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Sage Oil Vac Intros New Line of Vans for Jobsite Lube Service; No CDL Required
Built on Ford Transit vans, they can hold 60-90 gallons of fresh oil, as well as used oil and coolant, for tight jobsites.
January 7, 2025
The Dirt
The 2 Most Important Things You Can Do for Your Equipment’s Oil
These activities require a small upfront investment but lead to big savings in preventing downtime and damage to construction equipment. Find out on The Dirt.
November 29, 2024
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Market outlook Q & A with C-Suite execs at Bobcat, Volvo, Hitachi & Case
May 9, 2025
The Dirt
Why It Pays to Pay More Attention to Your Equipment’s Hydraulic Fluid
On this episode of The Dirt, we hear from a Chevron Lubricants expert on the importance of hydraulic fluid and why it should be checked more often.
October 25, 2024
The Dirt
How to Keep Your Equipment’s DPF from Clogging Too Soon
The real culprit clogging diesel particulate filters is the engine oil. On The Dirt, find out from a Chevron expert how to fix that.
August 30, 2024
The Dirt
Dos and Don’ts of Collecting Oil Samples from Construction Equipment
A tiny bit of contamination goes a long way toward screwing up oil samples to be sent for analysis. Here's how you're supposed to do it.
July 26, 2024
The Dirt
How to Oil Sample Heavy Equipment: It’s Not Just for Big Contractors
On The Dirt, the ins and outs of oil analysis – including how much it costs and how to do it – and what all heavy equipment owners should know.
June 28, 2024
The Dirt
How to Choose the Right Oil for Construction Equipment
Get a clear, easy-to-understand explainer on what contractors need to know about choosing the right engine oil, on The Dirt.
May 30, 2024
The Dirt
Cheap, Easy Ways to Check Your Equipment’s Coolant
40% of engine failures on heavy equipment are due to coolant issues. Learn how simple it is to keep tabs on this vital fluid, on The Dirt.
April 26, 2024
The Dirt
How to Get Your Equipment Ready for Spring
On this episode of The Dirt, a Chevron expert explains the ins and outs of coolant maintenance, how to do it and why it’s so important.
March 22, 2024
The Dirt
Why It’s Time to Say Goodbye to Conventional Oils for Heavy Equipment
Does that mean all the owners of older equipment are out of luck? Chevron expert Walt Collier comes on The Dirt to answer all your questions.
February 23, 2024
The Dirt
What is PC-12 Engine Oil – And How Will It Impact Construction Equipment?
Stricter emissions regulations are on their way - and that means new engine and oil requirements. Chevron's Shawn Whitacre breaks down what it means for older equipment, preventative maintenance and more on the latest episode of The Dirt.
January 26, 2024
The Dirt
Chevron’s Delo Dropping Conventional Oils from Heavy-Duty Diesel Lineup
On this episode of The Dirt, we hear from a Chevron engineer who tells us why the shift and what it means for customers.
November 17, 2023
Construction Equipment
Sage Oil Vac’s New VacBuilt System Collects Used Oil in the Field or Shop
Available in 30- or 60-gallon models, the VacBuilt System conveniently collects used oil during field lube services on vehicles and heavy equipment.
November 7, 2023
The Dirt
Why Equipment Owners Should Consider Low-Viscosity Oil
Fuel savings are among the benefits of lighter engine oil. A Chevron expert comes on The Dirt to tell what you need to know to make the switch.
September 29, 2023
Maintenance
Volvo CE Rolls Out Fluid Analysis Program That Uses AI
Artificial intelligence will identify wear metals and contaminants or changes in fluid conditions.
September 19, 2023
The Dirt
Why Oil Analysis Should Be Part of Your Preventative Maintenance Program (Video)
Regular engine oil testing can serve as an affordable insurance policy against warranty disputes and breakdowns - and you can get started for about $20. Learn how on The Dirt.
July 21, 2023
The Dirt
How Ultra-Low-Ash Engine Oil Can Save You Money
In this episode of The Dirt, we learn why decreasing ash in engine oil also reduces maintenance costs.
June 23, 2023
The Dirt
How to Make Sure Your Equipment’s Oil is as Clean as it Should Be
If you want to make sure your equipment runs as long as it can, you don’t want to miss this episode of The Dirt.
March 24, 2023
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