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Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Change your own oil
A one-truck operator can save almost $200 a year by moving from gallon jugs to 55-gallon drums for oil purchases.
August 24, 2016
Business
Owner-operators need to ensure they’re using proper engine oil when new lubes come to market in December, API says
“New oils are coming. They’re coming very soon, and you need to make sure you know which one you’re supposed to use,” said Kevin Ferrick, manager of API’s global industry services certification programs. “Oils are different enough and unique enough today that you need to be sure you’re buying the right oil.”
July 28, 2016
Business
NACFE: Lower viscosity oils can increase fuel economy
Mike Roeth, NACFE executive director, said the research for the report revealed that 5W-30 and 10W-30 engine oils, either the current CJ-4 or the upcoming CK-4, can replace the commonly used 15W-40 oils used in many trucks while also increasing fuel savings.
June 28, 2016
Partners in Business
Partners in Business tip: Buy oil in bulk
The do-it-yourself oil change is a standard for many owner-operators, especially those with their own authority. A one-truck operator can save almost $200 a year by moving from gallon jugs to 55-gallon drums for oil purchases, assuming 125,000 miles per year with an oil change every 25,000 miles.
June 10, 2016
Business
Shell launching education campaign on new diesel engine oils
Shell Lubricants is ramping up its efforts to provide information on the road and online for a new diesel engine oil set to launch later this year with the Shell Rotella Road Show rig tour.
April 4, 2016
Voices
Keystone XL: Congress sends approval bill to the White House
Legislation granting necessary approvals for the pipeline has now passed both houses of Congress — President has signaled he would veto the measure.
February 13, 2015
Business
Chevron rolls out new engine oil for severe duty applications
Chevron announced last week a new category of engine oil for severe duty, start-and-stop applications. A nationwide rollout is planned for Sept. 15.
September 15, 2014
Business
5 more things members of the general public don’t know about truckers
Costs of operation eat up a majority of an owner-operator business’s revenue — more on fuel, maintenance, tires, oil and food in this occasional series.
October 29, 2013
Equipment
Low-viscosity oil field trials pushing fuel economy
Field trials of Shell Rotella’s lower-viscosity oils have shown up to 3 percent fuel economy improvements as the company works to develop the PC-11 oil category.
August 31, 2013
Overdrive Extra
Change thinking, not oil
Using oil analysis can save you money in new oil, oil disposal and overall maintenance — and can alert you to emerging engine problems.
July 29, 2013
Equipment
Thick & thin: Next-gen oil will have low-viscosity fuel-efficient version
A key component of pushes for reduced greenhouse gas emissions and increased fuel economy in the next few years will involve new engine oil categories.
June 25, 2013
Overdrive Extra
Rocky Mountain High? Not when it comes to diesel prices
Increased production at refineries and reduced demands makes buying fuel in Rocky Mountain region easier on the wallet.
January 11, 2013
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