At first glance, grease can seem pretty simple in composition. Yet, under its gooey surface is a complex mixture designed to perform several key functions. In addition to providing lubrication to keep ...

With so many zerk fittings and lubrication points on a truck and trailer it can be tempting to seek out a one-size-fits-all grease. In many cases, grease consolidation is not only acceptable, it's a ...

Whether two greases are compatible will depend on the thickener type, base fluid and the resulting grease properties after the two grease types have been sufficiently mixed The decision to make a ...

Grease both the fittings on the fifth wheel and the top plate. Clean the top surface of the plate first, then distribute grease all around. Your truck’s chassis is a complicated system of moving parts ...

For most manufacturers, machine downtime can cost thousands or even millions of dollars. Small investments in preventive maintenance, however, can prevent downtime and pay for themselves many times ...

One of the key aspects of fleet maintenance that is often overlooked yet plays a critical role in the performance and longevity of your vehicles is proper lubrication, specifically greasing and engine ...

Grease has been called the "Rodney Dangerfield of lubricants." The late comedian was often known to lament, "I just don't get no respect." Likewise, grease is often an afterthought when it comes to ...

SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Chevron announced that Dr. Anoop Kumar, senior staff scientist (Grease-SME) at Chevron Corporation’s Richmond Technology Center in California, was named the ...

With more than 200 moving parts on a passenger car relying on lubricating greases or oils, they are an essential component for the automotive sector, with the primary functions being to reduce ...