A new report concludes that most fleets should look at adopting lower-viscosity engine oils for fuel savings. The latest Confidence Report from Trucking Efficiency, a collaborative effort of the North ...

Engine oils are the lifeblood of a vehicle's engine, ensuring its smooth operation, longevity and protection against wear and tear. When extreme cold temperatures arrive, the choice of engine oil ...

Viscosity the most important physical property of a lubricating oil, as determines how easily the oil circulates and its load carrying capability. Maintaining the correct balance between low viscosity ...

Every fleet owner should know the basics about the viscosity of the lubricants they are using and why the viscosity matters. Fleets—especially mixed ones—require a variety of lubricants. This ranges ...

Joe writes: Hi Sajeev, I’m sure this has been asked many times, but I was thinking about oil viscosity recommendations vs.

Lubrication is as old as transportation. The horse-drawn wagons of olden times used leftover meat greases and tallow to lubricate wooden axles. Later, pine tar and hog fat were mixed together for use ...

When it comes to determining and choosing an oil weight, none of it involves weight as we commonly think of it—there are no weight scales involved in weighing oil. Instead, in this circumstance, ...

Mechanics see it constantly: a simple oil job that quietly sets an engine on a […] ...