To ensure you don’t literally grind your operation to a halt, first ensure that current engine manufacturer recommendations are being met, says Shawn Whitacre, senior staff engineer at Chevron.

Note: This is the first of a two-part series on extending oil drain intervals. The second installment, “Extending oil drain intervals can disrupt PM schedules,” will publish Friday. A three step guide ...

The new API CK-4 oils deliver many benefits that directly address major issues with off-road equipment, including extended drain intervals, reduced engine wear and ability to extend engine rebuild ...

Note: This is the second of a two-part series on extending oil drain intervals. The first part, “Extending oil drain intervals offer savings, reduce downtime” can be found here. If analysis determines ...

Trying to save money when it comes to truck maintenance can often times be a tricky business, for you don’t want to sacrifice safety or equipment longevity in the process. Yet Paul Cigala, a 28-year ...

High diesel and crude oil prices may make headlines, but the cost of engine oil has risen, as well, making an extended-oil-drain strategy more appealing.

Mack Trucks announced that its newly formulated genuine Mack Engine Oil EOS-4.5 will extend engine oil drain intervals for customers. The oil is API CK-4 compliant and is also backward-compatible with ...

Reducing operating expenses while maintaining productivity is a goal for most businesses — fleets are no exception. In such a competitive market, any move that helps to improve bottom line performance ...

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 ...