Oils & lubricants

Delo dropping conventional engine oil from its heavy-duty diesel line

As of early next year, Chevron Lubricants' lineup of Delo diesel engine oil will consist exclusively of synthetic and synthetic blends.

November 8, 2023

Delo oil bottles

Petro-Canada launches EV lubricant line

"The integration of EV technology into the transportation world is well underway, and our new EVR product line will further enable OEMs, commercial fleets and consumers to realize the promise of EV technology," says Alex Buczek, Petro-Canada.

August 14, 2023

Counterfeit engine oil? Yes, it's out there and here's how to spot it

Counterfeit aftermarket parts have been a problem for many years, but engine oils can be just as damaging and could be flying below fleets' radar.

August 10, 2023

counterfeit engine oil

Oils & lubricants

Oil industry's new category to help with emissions, efficiency

The PC-12 engine oils will roll out in 2027 along with new EPA and state regulations on emissions. With better chemistry, the oil industry and OEMs hope new oils will help industry meet and exceed standards for efficiency and clean air.

August 1, 2023

A bottle of engine oil being poured into an engine with a wrench nearby.

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

White semi-truck parked on highway with hood raised

Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Oils & lubricants

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

Oils & lubricants

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

Growth strategies

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

Cummins facility

Sales coaching/training

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

Luber-finer University

Oils & lubricants

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

engine oil change

Oils & lubricants

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

truck driver shifting gears

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

Oil being drained

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

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

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

Growth strategies

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

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Finalists named for ATD's 2024 Truck Dealer of the Year

The American Truck Dealers (ATD), Trucks, Parts, Service and Procede Software are pleased to announce the nominees for the 2024 Truck Dealer of the Year. There are seven dealers up for the 2024 award.

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Late-model depreciation gently slowing for used trucks

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How electric trucks may transform dealer revenue streams

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Rebranding demands strategy, communication

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