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How to Choose the Right
Engine Oil
To choose the right lubricant for your
vehicles, use the viscosity grade(s)
recommended by the original equipment
manufacturer
(OEM) for the
life of the engine
and especially
during the engine's
warranty period.
Viscosity grades
are primarily
recommended
according to the
expected ambient temperatures, particu
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larly the starting temperatures. Read this
article
on the ML site to discover other
important considerations when choosing
an engine oil as well as when you should
use a synthetic lubricant.
3 Simple Ways to Justify a
Lubrication Program
Many organizations mistakenly believe they
do not have enough money or resources
to implement a lubrication excellence
program. Access this 1-minute, 55-second
video to hear three ways to overcome
this common misconception and why the
problem is often not a lack of resources but
rather how they are allocated.
The Truth About
Fuel-economy Oils
Fuel-economy oils have become popular
over the last several years, especially the
0W20 and 5W20 oils. Most of these
oils will provide at least a 1 to 2 percent
increase in fuel economy over using the
next viscosity grade. Understand the many
variables to consider when switching to
a fuel-economy oil, including how the
vehicle will be used, by reading this article
on the ML site.
How to Control Oil Aeration
When oil aeration occurs, air bubbles can
become suspended throughout a hydraulic
or circulating system, darkening the oil
or making it appear cloudy. Air entrain-
ment can also lead to other issues such
as
foaming, cavitation and an increased
oxidation rate. Access this 1-minute,
34-second video to find out how you can
reduce air entrainment and control other
serious air-related problems.
Selecting the Right
Lubricant Supplier
Many of today's lubricant suppliers offer
an a la carte program of goods and
services. Some provide full service, while
others serve niche-specific markets, each
with varying value propositions. Check
out this article on the ML site to learn the
main criteria that must be assessed as
well as a 10-step process for selecting a
lubricant supplier.
MachineryLubrication.com is the
place to turn for white papers on a
host of lubrication-related topics.
Here's a sampling of the latest
white papers that are currently
available for download:
• A Case for Capturing and
Analyzing Trends in Your
Alignment Data
• Keeping Out Contaminants:
Understanding Ingress
Protection Ratings
• How to Work with Your OEM
to Find the Best Lubricant
Check out the full list of white
papers by visiting www.Machinery-
Lubrication.com and clicking on the
"White Papers" link.
of lubrication professionals use
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