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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Valvoline's New Cobalt Grease Features Pressure Activated Technology
Pressure Activated Technology allows Valvoline Cobalt Grease to deliver ISO 1000 lubricating fluid, ensuring EP protection and sufficient film thickness on even the heaviest-loaded metal surfaces
March 24, 2016
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Fleet Maintenance
EZ Oil Stainless Steel Drain Valve for DEF Applications
EZ Oil Drain Valve
The stainless steel version of the EZ Oil Drain Valve is designed for diesel exhaust fluid tank applications and features hose ends on both sides.
March 22, 2016
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Fleet Maintenance
[VIDEO] New PC-11 Oils Designed for Both New and Older Engines
Chevron explains how the new PC-11 oils are not just for newer engines but have two categories, one of which is backward compatible for older engines
March 17, 2016
[VIDEO] New PC-11 Oils Designed for Both New and Older Engines
Fleet Maintenance
[VIDEO] PC-11 Specs Approved: A Collaborative Development
Shawn Whitacre, Senior Staff Engineer, Chevron Lubricants, explains what's behind the newly approved Proposed Category 11 Oils (API CK-4 and FA-4) as part of an ongoing video series
March 3, 2016
[VIDEO] PC-11 Specs Approved: A Collaborative Development
Fleet Maintenance
The Critical Role of Additives in Lubrication
Whether they are enhancing, suppressing or imparting new properties to the base oil, additives play an important role in the lubrication of machinery
March 2, 2016
When using oil additives, more is not always better. As more additive is blended into the oil, sometimes there isn’t any more benefit gained, and at times the performance actually deteriorates. In other cases, the performance of the additive doesn’t improve, but the duration of service does improve.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How to Pick the Right Grease to Stretch Machine Component Life
Construction equipment needs a grease that is highly water resistant, tenacious, with good rust protection and film strength
March 2, 2016
Improper selection and application of the proper type of grease to perform in the intended application is one of the biggest reasons for failure.
Fleet Maintenance
100 Ways to Boost Machine Reliability
Organizations worldwide are systematically reaping the benefits of transforming their lubrication programs to best practice
February 29, 2016
There’s a clear pathway to improving machine reliability: lubrication excellence. The development of world-class lubrication standards and practices is long overdue in many organizations.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
[VIDEO] Chevron Explains What’s Behind the Changes for PC-11 Oil Category
Shawn Whitacre, Senior Staff Engineer, Chevron Lubricants, explains what's behind the newly approved Proposed Category 11 Oils (API CK-4 and FA-4)
February 18, 2016
[VIDEO] Chevron Explains What’s Behind the Changes for PC-11 Oil Category
Fleet Maintenance
How to Improve Oil with Additives
When the specified concentrations of additives become unbalanced, overall oil quality can be affected
January 26, 2016
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
How to Select the Right Grease
Three things you should look for to determine the right grease for your equipment
January 26, 2016
For a better understanding of what goes into a good grease, concentrate on its components, including the base oil type, thickener type and base oil viscosity.
Fleet Maintenance
[VIDEO] How to Select Grease for High-speed Applications
High-speed applications like fans, blowers and pillow-block bearings often use the wrong lubricant, especially when they involve greased components
December 30, 2015
[VIDEO] How to Select Grease for High-speed Applications
Fleet Maintenance
[VIDEO] Why You Should Document Your Lube Routes
Documenting routine tasks such as regreasing bearings or changing the oil in gearboxes is an essential part of an effective lubrication program
December 23, 2015
[VIDEO] Why You Should Document Your Lube Routes
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
New PC-11 Diesel Oil Update: What to Know with One Year to Go
With the new heavy-duty engine oils coming out end of 2016 contractors should spend the coming year learning how the oils will affect their equipment and buying process
December 18, 2015
The subcategory CK-4 builds on the previous API CJ-4 category. The CK-4 oils will offer improved oxidation stability, aeration control and resistance to viscosity loss by shear. The API FA-4 subcategory will adopt the same performance requirements as the CK-4 oils but will be at a lower viscosity level compared to today’s oils.
Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Prolong 15W-40 Diesel Motor Oil
Prolong Super Lubricants / Goldenwest Lubricants, Inc.
Anti-Friction Metal Treatment creates a protective layer that reduces friction, provides optimal wear protection and increases fuel efficiency
December 10, 2015
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
Phillips 66 Heavy-duty Synthetic Transmission Lubricants
Phillips 66 Lubricants
Both Triton Synthetic MTF and Kendall SHP Synthetic MTF meet Eaton PS-386 specification for service fill
December 10, 2015
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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
[VIDEO] How Hydrolysis Can Affect Your Oil
Water contamination, known as hydrolysis, can affect machines in a variety of ways, including leading to a chemical breakdown of the oil or lubricant
November 20, 2015
[VIDEO] How Hydrolysis Can Affect Your Oil
Fleet Maintenance
[VIDEO] How to Control Oil Aeration
In this video, Noria expert Wes Cash explains how you can reduce air entrainment and control other serious air-related problems
October 30, 2015
[VIDEO] How to Control Oil Aeration
Fleet Maintenance
[VIDEO] Re-Refined Oil Sustainability for Fleets
Safety-Kleen tells the EcoPower story about how engine oil can protect the environment and protect engines even up to 1 million miles
September 1, 2015
[VIDEO] Re-Refined Oil Sustainability for Fleets
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