FA-4 motor oils may be the best thing ever to happen to diesel engines, but not all fleets are yet reaping the benefits.
System 1 has introduced a new canister-style oil filter with a removable stainless steel mesh element.
Petro-Canada Lubricants has expanded its Traxon and Duron product lines with the launches of Duron Advanced 5W-30 and Traxon Synthetic 75W-85.
Even with the low adoption rates for CK-4 and FA-4 oils, Petro-Canada Lubricant's is looking to the horizon in developing what could become the next oil standard, a 0W-20 grade.
Even with potential fuel economy gains, fleets have been slow to adopt the new FA-4 engine oils. Experts from ATA's Technology & Maintenance Council explore some of the reasons why fleets seem to be waiting.
Petro-Canada has launched an improved Duron Geo LD product line consisting of SAE 15W-40 and SAE 10W-30 grade lubricants.
E-ZOIL, manufacturer of performance-enhancing fuel additives and cleaning solutions, acquired Tonawanda-based Emulso International Corporation, a manufacturer of industrial cleaning supplies.
The QuickFit Solution for oil evacuation provides technicians with a cleaner, safer and faster oil change solution that reduces environmental and safety liabilities.
Shell Lubricants has launched Shell Rotella Gas Truck full synthetic engine oil, offering better protection for towing and hauling in gasoline-powered trucks.
Cummins Filtration has announced FleetguardFit, a real-time filtration monitoring system that provides customers full visibility to filter and oil life through the use of intelligent sensing and advanced data analytics.