Lube Talk Archives - Tow Professional https://towprofessional.com/article-categories/lube-talk/ Your Resource for Towing & Recovery Thu, 21 Jun 2018 04:04:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://towprofessional.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-BLP_Logo2016_multi-ring-whitebg-32x32.jpg Lube Talk Archives - Tow Professional https://towprofessional.com/article-categories/lube-talk/ 32 32 Diesel Fuel Additives https://towprofessional.com/article/diesel-fuel-additives/ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 22:17:57 +0000 http://byronf1.sg-host.com/?post_type=article&p=1188 By Dan Watson Ultra-low sulfur diesel, low-sulfur diesel, off-road full-sulfur diesel, number 1 or number 2 diesel, Cetane ratings for diesel and on and on it goes; what does it all mean and do I need to use an additive to supplement my diesel fuel? Today’s diesel fuel is very different from diesel of 30 […]

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]]> 1188 Bypass Filtration https://towprofessional.com/article/bypass-filtration/ Mon, 19 May 2014 03:37:32 +0000 http://byronf1.sg-host.com/?post_type=article&p=1081 By Dan Watson The advanced exhaust system, including diesel particulate filters, urea injection systems, exhaust gas recirculation and catalytic converters is certainly a step forward in the reduction of emissions into our environment. These controls, however, come at a cost. In a future article, I will explain the how these advanced exhaust systems work.  In […]

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]]> 1081 Engine Oil Filtration https://towprofessional.com/article/engine-oil-filtration/ Thu, 03 Apr 2014 03:25:09 +0000 http://byronf1.sg-host.com/?post_type=article&p=772 By Dan Watson I have spent the past several issues of Tow Professional explaining oils and how they lubricate.  Understanding the fundamentals of lubrication and selecting the proper lubricant is certainly the primary responsibility of the maintenance personnel. Once that choice is made, it is now necessary to insure the oil is as clean as […]

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]]> 772 Grease, the Forgotten Lube https://towprofessional.com/article/grease-the-forgotten-lube/ Tue, 25 Feb 2014 03:35:13 +0000 http://byronf1.sg-host.com/?post_type=article&p=627 In previous Lube Talk articles, we looked at the role lubricants play in overcoming the effects of friction. In this installment, I want to examine one specialized type of lubricant: grease lube.

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]]> 627 Automatic Transmission Fluid https://towprofessional.com/article/automatic-transmission-fluid/ Fri, 24 Jan 2014 03:31:05 +0000 http://byronf1.sg-host.com/?post_type=article&p=505 Automatic Transmission Fluids (ATF) are the most complex fluids used in today's vehicles. These complexly designed fluids perform multiple functions including

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]]> 505 Gear Lubes https://towprofessional.com/article/gear-lubes/ Wed, 18 Dec 2013 04:49:23 +0000 http://byronf1.sg-host.com/?post_type=article&p=427 In this issue of Lube Talk, I will respond to the numerous questions I receive from month to month about gear lubes. From the questions I receive, I realize that folks are not really sure what gear lubes are or exactly why they are different from motor oils.

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]]> 427 Synthetic vs. Petroleum https://towprofessional.com/article/synthetic-vs-petroleum/ Tue, 17 Dec 2013 03:11:42 +0000 http://byronf1.sg-host.com/?post_type=article&p=390 The ongoing march to achieve more technologically advanced engines continues, and certainly the modern turbo-charged diesel engine exemplifies that quest. The race between GM, Ford and Dodge has benefited you and me; the improvement in all aspects of these diesel engines is easily quantifiable in terms of horsepower and torque, as well as fuel efficiency and endurance.

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