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POLL: What’s your typical oil drain interval?
With many late-model diesels, oil drain intervals that are recommended just keep getting longer, though many owner-ops err on the conservative side with more frequent drains while some take the opposite tack with the employment of aftermarket bypass filtration for extended drains. What’s your typical mileage interval?
July 31, 2020
Business
Diesel prices plunge with double-punch of global oil tensions and coronavirus outbreak
As oil prices continue to drop as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, truck drivers can expect low diesel prices for the coming months. Details on Overdrive.
April 7, 2020
Business
Coronavirus supply-chain disruptions lead into uncertain March, alongside small demand improvements last week
Spot truckload rates for the week of Feb. 24-Mar. 1 were in line with seasonal expectations, but could the coronavirus lead to an uncertain March? Details here.
March 5, 2020
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POLL: What’s your typical interval for engine oil changes?
How often do you change the oil in your truck or trucks — do you stick with traditional low-mileage intervals or extend out based on oil analysis and/or manufacturer recommendation in newer extended-interval engines? Weigh in via this poll.
October 30, 2019
Business
Pilot Flying J launches its own heavy-duty diesel motor oil
Pilot Flying J has begun offering its own brand of heavy-duty motor oil that is available at all company locations. More information on Overdrive.
August 8, 2018
Overdrive Radio
How long will good times in the economy last? And: Mailbag from the no-parking trail
Truckstop.com panelists discuss predictions for how long economic conditions will continue to favor trucking. Plus, owner-operator expresses parking dismay.
June 1, 2018
Business
Shell Rotella: Modern oils extend drain intervals, now recommended by all engine makers
All major North American engine makers are now recommending use of new-generation lubricants, dubbed CK-4 and FA-4 oils, for their new equipment, says Dan Arcy, OEM Technical Manager for Shell Rotella. The oils have also prompted all North American engine makers to extend recommended drain intervals.
September 20, 2017
Business
Mack introduces new diesel engine oil, extends drain intervals
Introduced as the factory oil in Mack’s 2017 engines, the company’s EOS-4.5 engine oil also extends intervals for all 2011 and newer Mack engines.
February 8, 2017
Business
Petro-Canada’s next-generation oils now available
In the CK-4 category, Petro-Canada now offers three formulations in increasing levels of durability, engine protection, oil drain intervals and extreme temperature performance.
December 2, 2016
Business
Chevron releases new Delo diesel engine oil product line
Chevron says the new oils offer up to 68 percent better wear protection; 46 percent better piston deposit control; and 35 percent better oxidation control versus previous generation oils.
December 2, 2016
Business
New diesel engine oils hit shelves Thursday
Earlier this year, API’s Lubricants Group approved the new API CK-4 and FA-4 specifications – previously widely referred to as PC-11 – to address the needs of modern engine technologies and to help diesel engine OEMs meet increasingly stringent emissions requirements.
November 29, 2016
Business
Chevron introduces lineup of CK-4, FA-4 oils
Chevron Delo today at the Great American Trucking Show unveiled its new Delo 400 lineup of CK-4 and FA-4 engine oils, part of the new engine oil category licensing that begins in December.
August 25, 2016
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