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Business

Some Fleets Lengthen Oil-Drainage Intervals as Lubricants, Engines Improve, Suppliers Say

Engine-oil drain intervals are generally lengthening as lubricants and engines improve, but fleet managers still face the dilemma of whether to extend replacement timeframes to make their trucks more productive or remain conservative to protect their equipment.

April 1, 2013
Business

E&MU: Battle of the Engine Oils

The performance claims of engine oil manufacturers are being put to the test by fleets, engine makers and service centers who study the relative benefits and limitations of conventional, synthetic and semi-synthetic blends.

May 26, 2011