Oct 14, 2015 | Applications, Off-Highway, On-Highway, Passenger Car
Part 1: Principles of the CVT. In any application, whether it be on- or off-highway, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) can be used as a mechanism to provide the vehicle with the precise spread of ratios it needs. With this type of transmission, the goal is to...
Sep 10, 2015 | Applications, Off-Highway, On-Highway
Ensuring Safe and Effective Off-Highway Fluid Changes Good fleet management means regular fluid and lubricant changes to keep heavy-duty vehicles and off-highway equipment working efficiently and operating at optimum levels. As discussed in Part 1, using high-quality...
Sep 9, 2015 | Off-Highway, On-Highway
Optimize Durability and Protection Through Regular Fluid Changes Heavy-duty and off-highway vehicles work hard for their living, often in challenging conditions, and represent a significant investment for their owners and fleet operators. Correct servicing and...
Aug 31, 2015 | Applications, Off-Highway, On-Highway, Passenger Car, Video
Modern, synchronized manual transmissions utilize a wide variety of different synchronizer materials. This video illustrates the role of the synchronizer and importance of using a dedicated manual transmission fluid to achieve optimum...
Aug 9, 2015 | API, Lubrizol's Perspective, On-Highway, Specifications
The upcoming PC-11 category will be split between backwards-compatible and new, lower viscosity lubricants—and it’s a major step forward for the marketplace. The decision to split the upcoming PC-11 heavy duty engine oil category is a crucial one, driven by a shifting...
Jul 28, 2015 | Lubrizol's Perspective, On-Highway, Passenger Car, SAE, Specifications
Lubricant viscosity is a critical part of engine operation, helping engines run properly, effectively and efficiently. And as engine manufacturers continue to seek unprecedented fuel economy gains, they’ve taken advantage of lower viscosity lubricants for the benefits...
