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Oils & lubricants
Phillips 66 intros four FA-4, CK-4 engine oils
Phillips 66 has introduced four new engine oils under the Phillips and Kendall brands meeting FA-4 and CK-4 requirements. The new oils are all 5W-30 in order to meet the industryâs call for lower viscosity oils. âThe unique properties of this new generation of low viscosity oil will most benefit trucks rolling off the assembly [âŚ]
December 19, 2017
Maintenance
Sage Oil Vac eases fluid changes with NextLube monitor
Sage Oil Vacâs new NextLube monitor system makes dispensing and changing fluid as easy as a push of a few buttons. Among its features, the new touchscreen system, which is an option for the companyâs lube trucks and trailers, displays the amount of fluid gallons inside the tanks, instead of the percentage of fluid. That [âŚ]
October 27, 2017
Construction Equipment
Case launches CX245D, its most powerful minimum-swing excavator
Case has unveiled what it calls its most powerful and efficient minimum-swing radius excavator with the CX245D. Case boosted digging force to 34,600 pounds and lifting capacity to 22,950 pounds compared to the previous model. The company says the CX245D is designed for confined job sites, such as road and bridge work, residential projects and urban [âŚ]
April 18, 2017
Maintenance
All about the new diesel engine oils and which one is right for you
There are now two types of diesel engine oil. Selecting the right one will depend on engine manufacturer and type of application.  As of December 1, most of the major oil companies are now selling a new heavy-duty diesel engine oil formulation for off- and on-road engines. Whatâs noteworthy about the new oil standard is [âŚ]
December 8, 2016
Class 7-8
The Next Oil: PC-11 is made for improved efficiencies in highway trucks
A new engine oil category being introduced at the end of this year promises better fuel economy and longer change intervals. The new oil, designated PC-11 (Proposed Category 11) by the Diesel Engine Oil Advisory Panel, will be marketed in two subcategories as early as December. One will be for new 2017 emissions-compliant engines, the [âŚ]
July 4, 2016
Pickups
Two-Millionth Oil Analysis
Hamm Incâs engine oil sample puts Universal Lubricants lab past the two-millionth oil analysis
April 30, 2013
Maintenance
Understanding hydraulic fluid
Engine lubricating oils get a lot of attention in heavy equipment maintenance schedules and for good reason. They must be changed every 250 to 500 hours, they bear the brunt of all the heat, soot and a pressure cooker environment inside todayâs emission compliant engines. But hydraulic fluids are also important and deserve your attention [âŚ]
March 1, 2013
Equipment
Chevron unveils fuel efficient 5W/30 engine oil
Jim Gambill, North American industrial and commerical brand manager for Chevron says its new heavy-duty, 5w/30 engine oil is a bit ahead of the curve. Thatâs because truck fleets are only now beginning to experiment with using lighter viscosity motor oils to enhance fuel economy. To that end, Gambill says Chevronâs new  Delo 400LE 5W/30 [âŚ]
August 23, 2012
Pickups
Oil Change Tips
Advertorial  The Slippery QuestionâŚWhen and Why Do You Need To Change Your Oil?  Porter, TX. (July 10, 2012) â Lubricants are the âlife-bloodâ of your vehicle. Your selection and use of engine oil has a direct impact on the performance and useful life of your vehicle. Upgrading to the latest generation of high [âŚ]
July 11, 2012
Pickups
Zero-weight engine oils
Changing to one of the new âzero weightâ engine oils can increase mpg up to 5 percent according to Royal Purple
March 20, 2012
Pickups
MPT claims FIRST True Synthetic Engine Lubricant
MPT Industries announces Thirty-K, the only truly revolutionary full synthetic high-performance engine lubricant.
October 21, 2011
Pickups
Valvoline introduces new UltraMax products for heavy-duty diesel equipment
LEXINGTON, Ky. â Valvoline, a brand of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH), has expanded its UltraMax product line with two new offerings formulated for superior performance and durability of heavy-duty equipment. This adds to the lineup of transmission fluids and high-performance hydraulic oils launched in March for off-highway equipment. The new products will be introduced Aug. [âŚ]
August 19, 2011
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