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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Lubrication Specialties, Inc.
Lubrication Specialties, Inc. (LSI) is the parent company of brands including Hot Shot’s Secret, Frantz Filters, Fluid Recovery and others.
3975 Morrow Meadows Drive
Mt. Gilead, OH 43338
August 10, 2017
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How Contractors Can Prepare Their Shops for New Diesel Oils CK-4 and FA-4
With the introduction of the new diesel engine oil categories in December 2016, contractors should create a transition plan for their shops to help manage the transition to the new oils
July 31, 2017
To help technicians differentiate between the two new oils, API developed a special Service Symbol Donut. The new FA-4 donut features a shaded section that sets it apart from the traditional Donut being used with API CK-4.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
LIQUID WRENCH LED-Powered Pro Penetrant and Lubricant
Radiator Specialty Company
Built-in LED light enables users to see where they spray and improves accuracy in low-light areas
June 22, 2017
Liquid Wrench Flash Sight Cmyk 594c248529827
Fleet Maintenance
How to Identify the First Signs of Lubricant Starvation
Heat, smoke, an unusual smell and the machine becoming hot to the touch are all signs of lubricant starvation
June 21, 2017
Before frictional heat is generated, the only way to detect lubricant starvation would be through vibration analysis.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How to Select the Best Grease for Equipment Reliability
The selection and specifications of grease compositions and properties require careful consideration of certain guidelines for optimum performance and long life
June 7, 2017
The selection and specifications of grease compositions and properties require careful consideration of certain guidelines for optimum performance and long life.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How to Avoid Particulate Contamination in Oils
More often than not, it is the manner in which the oil is stored by the user that results in new oil contamination
May 31, 2017
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Why Synthetic Lubricants May Not Be Best for Your Construction Equipment
Three potential pitfalls of using synthetic lubricants in your construction equipment
May 17, 2017
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
API Has Licensed Nearly 430 New CK-4 and 65 FA-4 Oils
API expects availability to grow substantially over the next few years as more oil marketers add oils meeting the new standards to their product lines
May 9, 2017
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How to Properly Handle and Use Coolants and DEF in Your Construction Fleet
Coolants moderate temperature and DEF lowers harmful gasses emitted into the air, but how you handle these fluids takes a more in-depth explanation
May 2, 2017
'Changing your coolant on time is critical to maintain proper cooling system functionality,' says Michael Middleton, core services manager, customer experience for Valvoline Instant Oil Change.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Don’t Rely on Engine Oil Myths
While there is an abundance of information on best oil selection and maintenance practices, common myths still plague the construction industry.
May 1, 2017
It’s okay to switch between oil brands and even between synthetic and conventional petroleum-based oil during changes as long as the oil meets required manufacturer specifications.
Fleet Maintenance
Advice for Using Synthetic Lubricants with Construction Equipment
It is important to become familiar with the products available, including their advantages and disadvantages, as well as to make a comparison with existing high-quality petroleum base mineral oils
April 26, 2017
Service Tools
Thunder Creek DEF Saddle Tank for Truck Chassis
LDJ Manufacturing, DBA Thunder Creek Equipment
60- or 120-gal.-capacity stainless steel DEF system includes lockable pump enclosure, 8-gpm industrial-grade 12V DEF pump and 20-ft., 3/4-in. hose with automatic shutoff nozzle
April 20, 2017
Thunder Creek Def Saddle Tank 58f8f3c69aa4e
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
5 Ways to Prevent Equipment Bearing Failures
The first step in the overall prevention of bearing failure lies in the consideration of bearing technologies that are most suitable to the application
April 19, 2017
When a bearing does fail prematurely, it usually is due to causes that could have been avoided.
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Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5
Mack Trucks Inc.
Oil drain intervals have been extended by up to 15,000 miles depending on application
April 18, 2017
Mack Genuine Oil Eos 4 5 58f66528e3d57
Fleet Maintenance
API Licenses 400 CK-4 and 60+ FA-4 Diesel Engine Oils
API expects availability to grow substantially as more oil marketers add oils meeting the new standards to their product lines
April 6, 2017
API will introduce a special service symbol donut to help consumers identify FA-4 diesel engine oil. The new donut features a shaded section to differentiate API FA-4 diesel oils from CK-4 oils.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Which Oil is the Right Oil for Your Fleet?
Making the right choices about which oil to use, when to change the oil, and using the right filter can help fleets strike the appropriate balance between cost and operating a well-oiled fleet
March 29, 2017
The simple answer to which oil is right for your equipment is the oil recommended by the OEM.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Factors Influencing the Switch from Mineral Oils to Synthetic Lubricants
Synthetic lubricants can be cost-effective alternatives to traditional mineral oils in off-highway engine applications if the performance benefits outweigh the higher lubricant cost
March 22, 2017
Fleet Maintenance
WD-40 Specialist Greases
WD-40 Company
Convenient solutions to fight wear and provide rust and corrosion protection.
March 21, 2017
Wd40 Specialist Greases Family Shot 58f66d9d49310
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