Axles and Transmissions Are Evolving. Are You Up to Speed?
In the quest to reduce fuel consumption, truck manufacturers are looking beyond the engine and striving for total vehicle efficiency.
The next big gain in fuel economy is likely to come from improved performance of axles and transmissions, including the increased use of automated manual transmissions (AMTs). Truck OEMs are redesigning their driveline components for greater efficiency and, in the case of AMTs, easier drivability and handling.
While these changes should eventually deliver benefits to fleet operators, they may cause some confusion and complexity in the short term. The challenge is that each OEM is designing its own unique axle and transmission components, and therefore they all have different axle and transmission lubricant specifications. In general, truck manufacturers are continuing to move towards lighter viscosity lubricant recommendations to help reduce friction, and improve fuel efficiency. However, the right lubricant for one type of truck may not work across an entire fleet.
At Chevron, we have expanded our Delo® lubricants product line of transmission, axle and gear oils to support this wider range of OEM specifications. We have also put together an axle and transmission lubricant reference guide to help you identify the approved and recommended lubricants for your applications. Our intent is to help you get up to speed on this evolving situation and better understand your lubrication options.
Chevron Lubricants is a leading manufacturer of premium base oils and one of the world’s largest suppliers of finished lubricants. Since launching its first lubricant product in 1907, Chevron Lubricants has been a premium global partner by developing breakthrough technologies to help customers reduce total cost of operation while improving the reliability, profitability and service life of equipment. Customers across five continents trust Chevron to deliver premium lubricant products and customized services that help their business succeed. Depending on where you are in the world, Chevron finished lubricant products are marketed through one of our three world-class master brands: Chevron, Texaco and Caltex. Each master brand has its own product brands including Delo®, Havoline® and Ursa®.
