Valvoline Inc. launched the second iteration of its heavy-duty engine oil first released in 2018 — Valvoline Premium Blue One Solution Gen2.
August 14, 2020BusinessEquipmentFuel
Efforts to Prevent Clogged Diesel Particulate Filters Include Low-Ash Engine Oil, Ensuring Fuel Quality
As engine oil suppliers develop new formulations to protect diesel engines and enhance their efficiency, some are paying particularly close attention to the performance of exhaust aftertreatment systems.
April 28, 2020BusinessFuelLogisticsTop 100
Adoption of FA-4 Engine Oils Has Been Slow, but Early Tests May Point to Future Acceptance
The American Petroleum Institute’s latest heavy-duty engine oil standards, designated CK-4 and FA-4, have been on the market for more than two years, but only CK-4 lubricants have by and large replaced the previous CJ-4 formulation.
April 29, 2019BusinessFuel
Valvoline Introduces Oil for Natural Gas Engines
ATLANTA — Valvoline Inc. launched an engine oil approved for use in natural gas fleet engines, the company announced at the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting March 7.
March 7, 2018BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyFuel
Pre-Heaters Enable Reliable Engine Starts in Cold Weather
Diesel-fired engine pre-heaters can help ensure reliable engine starts in cold-weather conditions while reducing engine wear, preventing service calls and boosting driver satisfaction, fleets said.
November 6, 2017Equipment
Chevron Cross-Country Tour to Promote Benefits of New Heavy-Duty Oils
The new oils, after years of development, were designated to replace the CJ-4 oil category used by the trucking industry.
July 11, 2017