One of the most important parts of taking care of an engine is making sure you’re using the right kind of oil for it. Oil formulas can vary widely, so knowing the function of certain ingredients can go a long way to helping you understand what formula is best for your...

In this blog post, we'll discuss the various qualities of a tractor hydraulic fluid. Tractor hydraulic fluid is sometimes known as universal tractor fluid or universal tractor hydraulic transmission oil. Tractor hydraulic fluid is formulated to lubricate and function...

Let's start this blog post on the best oil for high mileage diesel engines with a frequently asked question: "I am considering replacing the petroleum oil in my diesel engine with synthetic engine oil in a motor that has 100,000 miles on it. I have heard that...

In this blog post, we'll compare the differences between a conventional 15W40 diesel engine oil versus a 15W40 synthetic diesel oil. At some point in time, you may have read or heard that synthetic oils offers superior performance over petroleum/conventional motor...

Because of the ever changing fuels available today, OEMs are noticing an upward spike of injector issues and problems. In the past, deposits were mostly found on the tips of injectors, but now deposits seem to be forming internally. Obviously, this is translating to...

When cold weather starts to approach and temperatures drop, it is critical for diesel operators to keep fuel flowing effortlessly. Diesel fuel contains wax and when temperatures start to become colder, the fuel can start to cloud. Clouding means that the wax starts to...

The best synthetic oil for cold weather is one that doesn't thicken up when temperatures drop, thus allowing the oil to flow easily to critical parts that need proper lubrication and protection. Whether you are part of the heavy equipment or automotive industry, there...

If you are a fleet owner and you operate where temperatures reach below zero, then the following blog post may be of interest and beneficial to your operation. The discussion will entail what is the best oil to use in the winter. In a perfect scenario, it would be...

Extreme pressure grease is intended for use in any area where there is severe pounding, shock loads, and extreme pressure. Some of these specific applications where extreme pressure grease is intended for would be ball joints, chassis points, fifth wheels, pins,...

In the battle of synthetic oil vs conventional oil, most vehicle drivers today know that synthetic oil arises victorious. It's widely known that synthetic oil offers improved wear protection, a cleaner engine, and gas efficiency, among various other advantages....

Over the last twenty years, the demands on hydraulic oil performance have vastly increased. Hydraulic oil systems have been designed to be smaller, resulting in smaller oil reservoirs. At the same time, hydraulic pumps are now called upon to produce more output, the...

If there was a way to learn how to maximize diesel fuel economy, the majority of diesel fleet owners would jump at the chance. This blog post will propose two very simple strategies that could increase fuel economy by as much as 8%. That may seem like a fairy tale,...

Today, modern vehicles have a choice between lubricants that are considered conventional or custom blended synthetic lubricants. When deciding what is the best automatic transmission fluid, the first step in answering this question is to look at the base oils used for...

Off-road fleet equipment owners have a large financial investment in carefully chosen equipment that they depend on to help them get their jobs and projects done on time and within budget. Unscheduled downtime is the worst situation for an owner/operator if this were...

You've bought a brand new car that uses factory-fill conventional petroleum motor oil. You've decided that from the first mile, you want the absolute best protection for your engine and want to run 100% pure synthetic engine oil. The question now is: when to switch to...

If you've asked yourself the question "What is EP grease best used for?", this detailed blog post will shed light on this subject. The acronym "EP" simply means extreme pressure. Characteristics of an EP Grease The goal of any lubricant is to keep two metal surfaces...

It is very important today, since low quality diesel fuels tend to cause diesel injector problems, that diesel engine operators learn what is the best diesel additive to clean injectors. With today's fuels constantly changing due to strict federal law requirements,...

Water contamination can be a real problem when trying to keep equipment lubricated and protected. Whether the environment is at paper mills, wastewater treatment facilities, large cargo ships, or even boat trailers and recreational boats, keeping water from washing...