Oils & lubricants

ASE hosting webinar to address DEF and coolants

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) will host a free webinar for service technicians at 4 p.m. ET, April 25, titled “A Fluid Discussion on DEF and Coolants.”

April 20, 2023

The trouble with topping off

Topping off a cooling system might get a truck to its next stop, but to make a habit of it is just asking for trouble. Especially if each top-off features a different coolant formulation.

March 14, 2023

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Gold Eagle acquiring Lubrication Specialties

Gold Eagle Co., has acquired Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI). Ohio-based LSI makes several fuel and oil products for the automotive industry, including the Hot Shot’s Secret brand line.

July 5, 2022

Valvoline opens first heavy-duty service center

The Valvoline Heavy-Duty Fleet Services center technicians perform PMs and oil and filter changes; component checks; transmission and differential service; and DOT inspections, all in 75 minutes or less.

June 16, 2022

NHTSA, DOT request comment for expanded brake fluid labeling

The Federal Register has published a formal notice and request for comments regarding specific labeling requirements for manufacturers and packagers of brake fluids, as well as packagers of hydraulic system mineral oils.

May 3, 2022

Cummins Filtration submits statement for proposed IPO

Cummins on Thursday announced its Filtration business has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. SEC for a proposed underwritten initial public offering (IPO) of newly issued common stock.

April 21, 2022

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Luber-finer introduces urea/DEF training module

Luber-finer says its newest training module covers how Urea/Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) filters function in concert with exhaust aftertreatment systems to reduce vehicle emissions in compliance with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements.

April 21, 2022

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Delo debuting new 15W-40 synthetic

Delo 400 XSP SAE 15W-40’s soot dispersancy and wear control helps protect the engine’s cylinders, pistons, rings and valve train components against wear and corrosion.

March 21, 2022

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Transmission fluids are 'set it,' not 'forget it'

Chevron Lubricants Technical Specialist Penney Do said going as far as 750,000 miles before changing transmission fluid is largely enabled by an AMT's optimized and standardized shifting.

December 23, 2021

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As oil drain intervals improve, customers need service shops to evolve

For service shops committed to customer service, collaborating with a customer and lubrication expert to evaluate and set an optimized oil drain interval is a great way to strengthen a business relationship — even if that might mean fewer PMs each year.

September 10, 2021

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Isuzu chooses Redline as essential tool

Redline Detection announced Tuesday that Isuzu Trucks has chosen Redline’s Portable Leak Detector as an essential tool across all North American dealer locations.

April 27, 2021

Phillips 66, iTRG announce national oil program for repair shops

Independent Truck Repair Group (iTRG) announced Wednesday it has teamed up with Phillips 66 Lubricants to offer a national oil program for iTRG members.

March 24, 2021

Engine oil plays critical role in DPF life

Upwards of 90 percent of the ash that goes into the DPF is from engine lubricant.

February 25, 2021

AFA announces new oil pump for certain Cummins engines

AFA Industries has announced the availability of a new oil pump for Cummins ISB/QSB Series engines. The oil pump (Part No. A4988801) is manufactured with CAD/CAM designed machined tolerances. AFA says its design is guaranteed to…

March 19, 2020

Petro-Canada’s new diesel engine oil line now available

Petro-Canada release their brand new diesel engine oil line for their customer base for the CK-4, FA-4 categories. Read about it on Truck Parts and Service.

December 5, 2016

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Chevron debuts new API CK-4 and FA-4 product family

Chevron officially introduces its Delo 400 heavy-duty diesel engine oils products. Read all about this ground-breaking product on Truck Parts and Service.

December 1, 2016

Chevron’s Delo 400 ZFA 10W-30 API FA-4 heavy-duty diesel engine oil

Asked and Answered: Everything the aftermarket needs to know about the new heavy-duty diesel engine oils

The following comes from the July 2016 issue of Truck Parts & Service. To read a digital version of the magazine, please click the image below. The North American medium- and heavy-duty trucking industry will…

July 22, 2016

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So, what happened to PC-11?

Short for Proposed Category-11, PC-11 was the developmental title for the new generation of heavy-duty diesel engine oils. The initial proposal for a new category was made by engine manufacturers to oil marketers and API…

July 22, 2016

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Political battle over debt ceiling

Will debt ceiling drama be avoided?

The U.S. owes more than $31 trillion. Just like many households have mortgages, car notes and credit cards, the U.S. government also carries debts that allow it to pay for programs and services for Americans.

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Nomination period for the Successful Dealer, Trailblazer Awards closing soon

Connected vehicle technology

What fleets are saying about remote diagnostics

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Cummins announces EV charging partnership with Heliox

Download the Heavy Duty Maintenance Checklist

Download the Heavy Duty Maintenance Checklist

Learn how to move your used trucks faster

With unsold used inventory depreciating at a rate of more than 2% monthly, efficient inventory turnover is a must for dealers. Download this eBook to access proven strategies for selling used trucks faster.

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Heavy-Duty Maintenance Checklist

Maintenance is a critical part of vehicle upkeep—we’re preaching to the choir here, but you know what? It doesn’t hurt to repeat it at times. Check out our latest downloadable maintenance checklist and give it a whirl!