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Fleet Maintenance
CASE Live will Address How Fluids and Filters Affect Construction Equipment Performance
Interactive webcast on March 24 will focus on fluids and filters and how they relate to equipment health and operational success.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Hot Shot’s Secret Blue Diamond G56 Severe Duty Transmission Fluid
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
A Single Oil Solution for Light-duty Equipment
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How Lubricants Combat Friction and Wear
Fleet Maintenance
Hot Shot's Secret Donates $10,000 to Waypoint Vets Utah Canyoneering Adventure
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Comparing a Typical Hydraulic Oil to Certified Clean Hydraulic Oil
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Trucks
Towing Safety Starts with Proper Equipment
Identify the weakest link in your truck and trailer combination.
Construction News
Time-Lapse Video: Crews Complete Rail Bridge Replacement
Construction crews recently completed a rail bridge replacement project in the United Kingdom.
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Service Techs Compete in Cat Trial 10: Test Tech
Check out the new Cat Trial 10 that showcases the skills of Cat service technicians as they tackle an intense obstacle & skills course.
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Recommendations When Mixing Greases
Be aware of these changeover precautions and procedures when changing the grease type being used in your equipment.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Hot Shot’s Secret 10W-30 Green Diamond Fleet Diesel Engine Oil
Formulated for use in diesel-powered vehicles that experience extreme temperatures, heavy loads, stop and go operations or high airborne particulates.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Petro-Canada ENVIRON MV R Hydraulic Fluid
Fluid offers premium protection while being readily biodegradable.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How Few Lubes Can You Get Away With? Opportunities and Risks of Consolidating Lubricants
It’s important to consult with your lubricant supplier to be clear on compatibility across applications and ensure you are not putting your equipment at risk.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How to Verify Your System is Clean After an Oil Flush
Several options are available to verify system cleanliness after a system flush, and this article explores nine of those options.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Your Lube Room Should Include These Essentials
Whether your reorganizing your existing lube room or creating a new one, make sure you include these eight essential items on your shelves.
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Service Techs Compete in Cat Trial 10: Test Tech
Check out the new Cat Trial 10 that showcases the skills of Cat service technicians as they tackle an intense obstacle & skills course.
Fleet Maintenance
How to Select Engine Oils for Both Hot and Cold Climates
Equipment managers must understand the different demands hot and cold conditions put on lubricants, and the risk of not using the appropriate oil for the environment.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
ELITE Line of Lubricants for ASV Equipment
ASV's ELITE lubricants are high-performance, heavy-duty engine oil, hydraulic oil and grease products for use in ASV equipment.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Predicting Oil and Grease Life in Equipment
Calculating lifecyles based on operating conditions requires application of factors to account for real life conditions, such as solid contamination, moisture, air, catalytic effect of wear debris, temperature variations in a circulating system, etc.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
What Are the Benefits of Using Biodegradable Lubricants in Equipment?
Vegetable oils are biodegradable, generally less toxic, renewable and reduce dependency on imported petroleum oils.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
What Are the Effects of Lubricants Mixing in Equipment?
Mixing lubricants of the same type but different viscosities has an impact on the viscosity of the lubricant within the asset.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Why Proper Lubrication is Essential for Construction Equipment
Choosing the right lubricant is essential to improve construction equipment reliability and productivity and to reduce breakdowns
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Chevron Delo 600 ADF with OMNIMAX
Product delivers maximum system protection to both the engine and the emissions system
Equipment
[PODCAST] Chevron Expects New Engine Oil to Extend DPF Life More Than Double
Chevron is reducing the sulfated ash put into an engine oil by nearly 60% which in turn extends the life of the DPF.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
6 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Lubricant
Ask yourself these key questions about lubrication to help make the right lubricant choice, not just the cheapest or quickest one.
Fleet Maintenance
How to Minimize the Impact of Engine Idling on Your Equipment
Here are tips to help construction fleet managers address the hidden impact that regular and prolonged engine idling can have on equipment.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Why and When Should You Use Lubricant Conditioners?
Some lubricant conditioners can improve existing quality oils or overcome poor flow characteristics of oils in cold climates, but effective use depends on the application
Fleet Maintenance
How to Ensure Your Construction Equipment and Engines Perform in the Colder Months
Engine lubrication is crucial for keeping construction fleets working – and even more so during the winter months.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Causes, Effects and Remedies for Grease Dry-out
Oil has a natural tendency to drain out of grease thickener over time; add heat to the mix and grease begins to dry out more rapidly
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 Engine Oil
Shell Rotella T6 Full Synthetic 0W-40 API CK-4 engine oil is suitable for on- and off-road diesel vehicles and equipment operating in cold climates.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Shell Rotella T4 NG Plus 15W-40 Heavy-duty Engine Oil
Shell Rotella T4 NG Plus 15W-40 has been specially formulated for use in natural gas-powered vehicles in order to manage their high heat and provide the necessary engine protection.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Squeeze Every Last Cent from Your Oil
Proper lubricant management will help you from throwing away valuable lubricant and wasting money
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Hot Shot's Secret 15W-40 Synthetic Fleet Engine Oil
It is developed specifically for severe duty fleets hauling heavy loads, stop and go deliveries, or operations where there is a high level of airborne particulates.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Macnaught Flexigun Manual Grease Gun
Flexigun can be used for automotive, fleet, construction, mining and industrial applications.
Service & Fuel Trucks
[VIDEO] Sage Oil Vac Demonstrates How to Use Its Filter Stinger
Sage Oil Vac's Filter Stingers attach to a used oil hose to make filter draining a cleaner process
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Improve Operating Efficiency with a Labeling System and Lube Room Chart
A good labeling program reduces the risk of improper top-off and cross-contaminating of products
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Simple Solutions for Meeting Oil Cleanliness Specifications - Stay Clean
This is the third of a three-part series discussing the phases of an effective lubricant cleanliness program: start clean, monitor and stay clean
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Top Considerations When Filtering Heavy Gear Oil
Filterability, oil temperature, flow rate, filter size and media type all need to be considered for heavy gear oil filtering
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Pros and Cons of Using a Specification System for Lubricant Purchases
By instituting a specification system, maintenance people are compelled to learn what works and why - which may be a challenge for some