Oils & lubricants

Oils & lubricants
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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Supplier Updates
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
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Oils & lubricants
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
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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
AFA-Oil-Pump
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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
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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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Shell updates Rotella Portfolio to meet API CK-4 and FA-4 categories
Shell Lubricants has introduced a new portfolio of Shell Rotella heavy-duty diesel engine oils. New Shell Rotella T4 Triple Protection 15W-40 and 10W-30 along with Shell Rotella T5 Synthetic Blend 10W-30 are formulated to meet…
July 19, 2016
New Shell Rotella Portfolio LR
Service and repair
PC-11 inches closer to licensing
Chevron’s Shawn Whitacre says the hard part is over. As Chairman of the ASTM Heavy-Duty Engine Oil Classification Panel, Whitacre has spent the last five years leading the development and implementation of Proposed Category-11 (known…
January 6, 2016
Service and repair
Oil Bay
Creating a best practice for lubricating trucks is good for you and your customers
August 4, 2012
Replacing an oil filter is just one of several steps to an effective lubrication procedure. After an old filter is removed, it is important to lubricate a new filter with oil before installing it on the truck.
Service and repair
Oil Bay
Suppliers are introducing new oil filters to the aftermarket.
June 1, 2012
The introduction of new synthetic media within filters is extending working life and service intervals.
Service and repair
Oil Bay
Oil analysis programs can offer valuable insight into the health of any engine.
April 1, 2012
The quality of the data on an oil analysis report begins with properly taking an oil sample.
Service and repair
Oil Bay
Every vehicle chassis presents several distinct lubrication needs. Is your grease up to the job?
August 8, 2011
Service and repair
Oil Bay
Bypass filters promise to deliver cleaner oil and all the benefits that come with it.
June 8, 2011
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Service and repair
Oil Bay
Oil analysis programs can pinpoint hidden engine problems, but don’t be fooled by individual readings.
April 5, 2011
In order for oil analysis to be accurate, the sample needs to be as clean as possible and the same sampling process should be used from one sample to the next.
Service and repair
Oil Bay
Looking to extend oil life? There are several factors to consider.
October 4, 2010
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Service and repair
Oil Bay
In a bid to extend drain intervals and improve fuel economy, synthetic engine oils may be part of the solution.
August 4, 2010
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