ExxonMobil to Introduce New Line of Mobil Delvac-Branded CK-4 and FA-4 Oils

On Tuesday, September 20, ExxonMobil will introduce the new product line and details of its Mobil Delvac™-branded CK-4 and FA-4 commercial vehicle engine oils on its website, mobildelvac.com.

These new oils are designed to meet the American Petroleum Institute's (API) Proposed Category 11 (PC-11) lubricant specification, set to go into effect on December 1st.

“ExxonMobil has played a key role in the development and advancement of specifications and testing parameters of the upcoming PC-11 lubricant specification,” said Simon Watson, global product offer advisor - commercial vehicle lubricants, ExxonMobil.

Since 2011, ExxonMobil has applied its robust research and testing capabilities toward the API's PC-11 lubricant specification.

To date, ExxonMobil has accrued more than 30 million miles of testing for its range of CK-4 and FA-4 formulations, by working closely with major commercial vehicle manufacturers, engine builders and fleets.

To learn more about the new specification, check out our “PC-11: Overview of the upcoming API specification change” video at understandpc11.com.

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PC-11: What You Need to Know

PC-11 (Proposed Category 11) is a new API specification taking effect on December 1, 2016, that will create two distinct lubricant categories: CK-4 and FA-4.

CK-4: CK-4 replaces CJ-4 and current engine oil standards.

FA-4 represents low-viscosity engine oils intended for modern and future engines.

Compared to current CJ-4 formulations, both CK-4 and FA-4 oils will help:

CK-4 oils - will be available in XXW-40 and XXW-30 viscosities and will be suitable for new and old on-highway engines.

FA-4 oils - will have more limitations on backwards compatibility than their CK-4 counterparts. However, fleets with engines that fall within the “backwards” compatibility set by OEM may be able to use FA-4 oil across the entire fleet.

Fleets operating newer trucks with advanced engines should consult their OEMs for recommendations on using both CK-4 and FA-4 formulations. While some OEMs may factory-fill newer engines with FA-4 oils, they may not require fleet managers to fill with FA-4 oils, therefore working closely with OEMs will be important as you select the right product for your engines.

The PC-11 change will not affect every business the same way. Whether businesses choose to use CK-4 or FA-4 oils, they should reach out to their lubricant suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to ensure the best results.

When considering lubricant options, it's helpful to note how leading fleets like Schneider, Pride Transport, H&W Trucking and DOT Transport, have had success using low-viscosity oils preceding the upcoming diesel engine oil category. In fact, these and other industry leaders rely on low-viscosity oils to help reach their sustainability and money-saving goals. The advanced specifications of PC-11 can help build upon these improvements.

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Managing Millennials

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If we continue to focus on what millennials don't do, rather than what they can do, we may as well blame ourselves for their lack of success. Please choose to take these young adults under your wing. I advise you to put them in the jump seat and teach them trucking!

Millennials want to know what is expected, they want boundaries, and God forbid, they do not want to get embarrassed! They want to be trained. But why do millennials appear to be brats? Because they have been allowed to be, mostly by their parents. And some of their parents are you and me!

Every human needs and wants boundaries. Boundaries provide a safety net, which helps us develop self-confidence. Millennials are searching for expectations and the boundaries that go with them. Millennials hate, I mean they hate to be embarrassed. We must train them before letting them fly… or drive. That's right, I said “train them.” If you think you have a good training program now, I am going to challenge you by saying it is not good enough for training millennials.

For example, you must first spell out in very detailed order what you expect from your new, 21-year-old driver. Explain to him/her what the consequences will be should they not live up to expectations. Then train them step by step on ...Read the rest of this story

Fleets Online: DIY TMS

Company: Urban Electric Co., North Charleston, SC

Operation: Three Sprinter full-size vans, located in New York City, Los Angeles, and Charleston

Since its founding in 2003, Urban Electric Co. (UEC) has become a leading manufacturer of “customized” lighting fixtures—from simple wall lamps to a variety of intricate chandelier designs. No two lamps are the same, which means UEC relies on a specialized inventory management and tracking system to keep tabs on customer orders.

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And Then There Were Four

Now, it's the big 4 with three of the four based in Europe. It's Daimler, Volvo, VW, and PACCAR. By the time the USA reaches 2027 and the GreenHouse Gas Phase II regulations are fully in force, we will have a global, vertically-integrated truck.

PACCAR needs to find a transmission and axles yet to be able to compete, long-term with the others. Cummins and Eaton are left with challenging prospects for their operations. Both of their shares of the market have declined as the vehicle OEM's have vertically integrated and introduced their own, proprietary parts.

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Pig Absorbent Sock Also Dissipates Static

New Pig Corporation's Pig Static-Dissipative Absorbent Sock is a spill clean-up device that also dissipates static and is designed for fuels and solvents.

The absorbent sock makes cleaning up volatile organic spills safer by reducing the risk of electrostatic discharge around flammable liquids and vapors.

The Sock meets NFPA 99 standards for static decay and surface resistivity, making it safer for response in low-humidity environments, confined spaces and other areas where static is a concern. Flame resistant, polypropylene material won't burn immediately and is UV-resistant for up to 12 months.

The Sock floats on water and absorbs and retains oil-based solvents and fuels including acetone, benzene, gasoline, toluene, xylene, mineral spirits and jet fuels, but will not absorb water.

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