Reprinted with permission from the February 2020 issue of TLT, the official monthly magazine of the Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers, an international not-for-profit professional society headquartered in Park Ridge, Ill., www.stle.org. Smart fleet operators are cutting costs, improving cash flow and reducing greenhouse gases. KEY CONCEPTS Cash flow remains a critical business …
The requirement during these times of COVID-19 is that you must stay inside and away from people as much as possible. While you are adhering to these guidelines and doing what is necessary, there are some things that still need to be accomplished, including heading to the store for food. To get this errand done …
Oil’s job is pretty simple: to clean, cool and lubricate. The science behind it, though, not so simple. Chris Gabrelcik is the white-lab-coat-scientist of Lubrication Specialties, the guru who knows all there is to know about metal-on-metal friction, solving problems and extending the life of everything. Grab some paper and pencils, join Willie and Kevin, …
Best Practices to Disinfect Your Vehicle Concerns about Covid-19 have prompted a whole new sense of awareness over keeping your environment clean and sterile around home and work (for many this is now one and the same). Any additional measures taken to prevent the virus is worth the effort, even if it’s not tangibly apparent. …
How to Clean Your Car’s Fuel System? Inside and out, even the toughest vehicles need a little spring cleaning from time to time. That also includes engine oil and fuel systems. As we switch from winter into spring, take the time to care for your engine. To fully clean your engine, both the fuel and …
With the calendar starting to turn over to March, it’s time to think about spring and getting back into the garage. Now is the time to start planning for your vehicle’s maintenance, but what are some important systems you might be overlooking. It’s easy to neglect a few important vehicle systems, but the best vehicle-maintenance …
Diesel owners know all too well about diesel fuel gelling in cold weather. We know it happens, the question is why? Diesel fuel contains something called paraffin wax, which begins to solidify once the fuel reaches the “freeze” point. The solid form of these hydrocarbons is a thick, waxy substance that is referred to as …
When we say we are powered by science, our statement is not only based on our history, but more so based on our continual use of data, analytics, testing, chemistry and product engineering to produce a truly superior product, originating from our evolution in the lab. So many products claim hype and marketing spin. But …