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ram
steps
be used in
individual applications, "
said Paul Cigala,
commercial vehicle
applications engineer at
ExxonMobil. " Next, they
should select a supplier based on
their ability to stock and deliver, in a timely
manner, all required lubricants needed in
their operation. Finally, the supplier should
be able to assist in making recommendations
for lubricants that help increase uptime and
support a customer's maintenance intervals. "
There are several engine oils that promise
tantalizing uptime and fuel efficiency benefits,
but pouring in the incorrect American
Petroleum Institute (API) rated oil, such as a
FA-4 in a CJ-4 rated engine, lowers operating
viscosities and may damage the engine.
" In all cases, maintenance operations should
confirm products meet specifications required
by engine builders, " explained Benjamin
Briseño, manager, lubricants technology at
Citgo Petroleum Corp., which offers national
coverage through distribution partnerships as
well as on-highway availability.
Suppliers will also work with fleets, based
on their individual scope and requirements,
to implement a successful lubrication
program. " All fleets are studied for engine
make up and driving routes, among other
things, to determine what products are
recommended, " related Lee Elder, director of
international sales at Phillips 66, which offers
national or regional programs through local
marketers. " Those other factors can include
oil drain intervals and preventive maintenance
schedules. "
2. Inventory management
Ensuring your shop has the proper stock of oil
is the next step.
Fleets and service providers can purchase
Shell products directly from the company,
through a buying group, or through distributors,
noted Jorge Piñón, key account manager
for on/off highway at Shell Lubricants.
" Maintenance operations typically set up
inventory based on the number of trucks and
their established service intervals, " he advised.
" Utilizing vendor managed inventory (VMI)
with remote tank monitoring helps to ensure
that appropriate levels of bulk products are in
supply. Also, it's important to implement a first
in, first out process to avoid possibly using products
that may have exceeded their shelf life. "
As opposed to when a drum was received
in shop, Citgo recommends using the earliest
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Equipment: Treading Carefully: Overcoming tire supply and maintenance issues
In the Bay: Implementing an efficient oil program in four steps
Shop Operations: Navigating the parts predicament
Technology Trends: Preparing for dual SCR
Drivetrain: E-axles shift miantenance focus
Management: Addressing the 'why' of preventive maintenance
Economic Outlook: Untangling the supply chains
Diagnostics: ADAS calibration: a matter of millimeters
Guide to Diagnostic Process and Tools
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