WHERE THERE’S SMOKE August 1, 2014 Future diesels will produce cleaner exhaust, but dirtier oil. How will you meet the maintenance challenge?
WHICH LUBE SHOULD YOU USE? August 1, 2014 Semi-fluid lubes can work well in wheel-ends, but they bring new failure modes and demand a different inspection and maintenance approach.
SYNTHETIC VS. MINERAL August 1, 2014 Synthetic lubricants have become the established leader in long-life performance. But new technologies have heated up an old rivalry-with mineral oils.
MILLION-MILE COOLANT August 1, 2014 Alliance Truck Parts has added two new coolant/antifreeze products to its lineup, saying they can lower maintenance costs and reduce the total cost of truck ownership
DIESEL COLD FLOW PROBLEMS AND EARLY WARNING INDICATORS August 1, 2014 A research paper examining cold-weather diesel fuel problems and solutions.
FILTER CATALOG APP August 1, 2014 Cummins Filtration has launched what it calls a "convenient and easy to use" Fleetguard catalog app for Apple iPhones and Android-enabled mobile phones
AUTO-LUBE PUMP August 1, 2014 Lubecore has launched what it calls its "next generation" Spyder pump, with improvements based on warranty information collected from existing pumps in the field. Significant changes include a new mounting system.
SYNTHETIC CNG ENGINE OIL August 1, 2014 Champion has announced a new low-ash 15w-40 synthetic engine oil designed specifically for use with vehicles powered by compressed natural gas, liquid natural gas, or propane
SPRAY GREASE August 1, 2014 Amsoil is offering a new lithium spray grease that allows users to lube hard-to-reach places while reducing the mess
LUBE FOR NATURAL GAS ENGINES August 1, 2014 Petro-Canada's Duron GEO LD 15W-40, latest addition to heavy-duty engine oils lineup
CLEAN FUEL TRANSFERS August 1, 2014 Davco Technology announces the Shop Pro FXP and ST. They're designed to prime heavy-duty engines, transfer fuel from diesel tanks, and clean contaminated fuel in a vehicle's tank. Both are guaranteed for five years, the motor and pump for one year.
RISLONE JACK OIL August 1, 2014 Jack Oil with Stop Leak reconditions worn-out floor jacks, bottle jacks, and hoists. It can be safely mixed with all approved hydraulic jack oils. When used in place of standard hydraulic oil, the product conditions seals to prevent future leaks.
Synthetic Engine Lube August 1, 2014 Champion Oil has announced a new premium 5W-30 Blue Flame API-CJ4 synthetic oil for heavy-duty diesels. Not as well known as the big lubricant players, the company has been engaged in specialty lubricant blending and manufacturing for some 55 years.