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How Your Engine Oil Specification Can Help Achieve Sustainability Goals
As OEMs look to move cleaner — spurred by internal goals and governmental regulations — there is opportunity to improve efficiency via engine oil specification.
August 2, 2021
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Diesel Fuel 101: How to Choose and Care For the Best Fuel for Your Fleet
A clean supply of quality diesel fuel is essential to keeping your fleet humming
June 28, 2021
Today, the difference between on-road and off-road fuel really boils down to the dye color used to differentiate the tax status of the fuel. Red dye is used for off-road fuel, both No. 1 and No 2, and on-road diesel is clear or green. On-road fuel is taxed to maintain the road infrastructure while off-road fuel is exempt from this tax.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
A Single Oil Solution for Light-duty Equipment
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Equipment size, type and application are important but not the only considerations in deciding whether to use a TO-4 oil versus an FDAO.
December 2, 2020
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How Lubricants Combat Friction and Wear
To eliminate (or reduce) frictional wear, lubricants must have the correct viscosity as well as the appropriate anti-wear or extreme-pressure additive chemistry.
November 25, 2020
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Comparing a Typical Hydraulic Oil to Certified Clean Hydraulic Oil
Chevron
In today’s precision equipment with extremely tight clearances, particles as small as one to 10 microns (millionths of a meter) can cause severe, performance-impairing damage.
November 4, 2020
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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.
October 28, 2020
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How Few Lubes Can You Get Away With? Opportunities and Risks of Consolidating Lubricants
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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.
October 7, 2020
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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.
September 9, 2020
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Basics of Lubrication Preventive Maintenance Pocedures
The key to lubrication PMs is to develop a standard approach to capturing, organizing and delivering information, a field often referred to as knowledge management.
August 6, 2020
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Fleet Maintenance
How to Select Engine Oils for Both Hot and Cold Climates
Petro-Canada Lubricants
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.
August 3, 2020
It is critical that the operating temperature of the equipment is taken into account when selecting an oil.
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.
August 1, 2020
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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.
July 6, 2020
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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.
June 1, 2020
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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.
May 4, 2020
What happens if different lubricants mix together in a machine?
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Why Proper Lubrication is Essential for Construction Equipment
Petro-Canada Lubricants
Choosing the right lubricant is essential to improve construction equipment reliability and productivity and to reduce breakdowns
April 13, 2020
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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.
March 2, 2020
All moving equipment has parts that need to be lubricated. Take these six factors into consideration to make the right lubricant decision for your equipment needs.
Fleet Maintenance
How to Minimize the Impact of Engine Idling on Your Equipment
Petro-Canada Lubricants
Here are tips to help construction fleet managers address the hidden impact that regular and prolonged engine idling can have on equipment.
February 28, 2020
All aspects of equipment performance and fuel efficiency should be evaluated, including the role of engine idling.
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
February 3, 2020
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