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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Grease Thickeners Play an Important Part in Grease Incompatibility
The availability of many and even more exotic grease thickeners makes grease compatibility a complicated, confusing issue
April 3, 2018
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Oil Cleanliness Infographic: See How What You Can’t See Can Hurt You
Learn three simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of equipment damage
March 20, 2018
Excerpt from Chevron's infographic leads with the primary challenge to equipment component life: oil contamination.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How to Avoid Filtering Additives Out of Lubricants
If a lubricant has been filtered to the point that essential additives have been removed, it’s performance can be adversely affected
March 2, 2018
Additive Blog
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Upgrading Lubricants Can Improve Energy Savings Costs
Energy savings derived from the use of high-performance lubricants can immediately offset the increased purchase cost
February 28, 2018
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Filters
How Flow Rate and Viscosity Affect Filter Performance
What are the effects of flow rate, contaminant level and viscosity on the performance of a filter?
February 21, 2018
Oil Filter
Coolants
Technology Advancements Necessitate Updates to Cooling System Preventive Maintenance
Due to engineering and technological advances, preventive maintenance processes for many vehicle systems must be regularly audited and updated
February 15, 2018
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Four Types of Oil Flushes and When to Use Them
This article breaks down oil flushing into four distinct categories and includes when each action is appropriate
February 9, 2018
Engine Maintenance
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
5 Attributes to Select the Right Grease for Your Equipment Needs
Look for these five attributes when determining the right grease for your equipment - and color is not one of them
February 8, 2018
Grease
Diesel Engines
Prevent Contamination with Proper DEF Management
Proper management and handling practices prevent contamination that can have serious consequences
February 7, 2018
Contaminated diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) can have significant consequences for engine emissions solutions that rely on selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology.
Telescopic Handler
Horsepower Break Point's Influence on Telehandler Engine Selection
When it comes to engine selection, the horsepower rating influences more than telehandler performance.
February 7, 2018
Engines rated at 74 hp and below require fewer components and do not require additional fluids to meet Tier 4 Final.
Tires
Choose Tires to Enhance Skid-steer Performance
Balance tire life, performance, uptime and cost when selecting the best tire option for your skid-steer loaders.
February 6, 2018
Understand how and where you use the machine and what solutions you really need. Most users want to use the lowest cost per hour tire, but there may be a trade-off between a slightly more premium product that lasts longer.
Gasoline Engines
Smart Engine Diagnostics Tools Change the Game of Equipment Service
Fortunately for fleet owners, engine manufacturers have been working hard to make the process of taking care of their products easier through the use of mobile apps coupled with small diagnostic devices that can be connected to any piece of equipment.
January 17, 2018
A user simply replaces the existing oil filler cap with a Perkins SmartCap and instantly gets engine level connectivity on their 400 Series to 1200 Series engines.
Oil Analysis
Regular Oil Analysis Can Save Costs, Reduce Chances of Catastrophic Failure
One common maintenance schedule across your fleet, and eliminating oil analysis, may be raising material and labor costs and increasing risk of catastrophic failure
January 9, 2018
Oil Analysis
How Used Oil Filter Analysis Can Unlock Equipment Reliability Problems
Used oil filter analysis may provide your best evidence of machine degradation, tracing a history of machine particles created and contaminants ingested over a period of time
January 9, 2018
Oil Filter Clean
Truck Parts & Components
Keep Truck Transmissions Geared for Success
Maintain heavy truck transmissions to keep the wheels turning and keep costs in line.
December 12, 2017
An approved transmission fluid and the correct fluid level is the most important preventative maintenance step to promoting longevity. Without the proper lubricants at the proper levels, no other preventative maintenance is going to be effective.
Trucks
Alternative Fuel Options for Vocational Truck Applications
The number of alternative fuels available provides new opportunities for cost savings and emissions reduction down the road.
December 12, 2017
Propane can offer economic and environmental benefits in both on- and off-road applications. Shown is the Freightliner S2G, a 33,000-lb. GVW propane-powered truck.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How to Safely Operate a Grease Gun
Maximize potential bottom-line benefits received from proper grease gun lubrication techniques while maintaining worker safety
December 8, 2017
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Hydraulic System Components
What's the Risks of Particle Contamination in Construction Equipment Hydraulic Fluids?
Particle contamination in the hydraulic fluid can bring operations to a grinding halt causing pump failure, direction control valve sticking and hose leaking or failure
December 7, 2017
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