As costs, particularly fuel continue to rise, the haulage industry and fleet operators are constantly reviewing all costs, to find relief somewhere to reduce the burden. However, this relief is few and far for businesses and the onus now is to seek alternative cost reduction methods. Many are looking towards parts, coolants & lubricants and… Continue reading Using Approved Lubricants to Reduce Maintenance
Euro VI standard lays the regulations for compliance of motor vehicles weighing greater than 2610 kg (coaches, trucks, and buses), engines and spare parts for such vehicles. Similarly, it enforces the conditions for pollution control devices, on-board diagnostic systems and calculation of CO2 emissions and fuel consumption patterns. Such regulations are in force since September… Continue reading Euro VI Step D Engine requirements
Traxium Dual 9 FE 75W-90 with Life Boost Technology Traxium Dual 9 FE 75W-90, the latest transmission oil from Total Lubricants has landed in the Irish market through their authorised distributor, Finol Oils. This high-performance, fuel economy synthetic oil has been specifically developed for synchronised or non-synchronised manual gearboxes, axles and reduction gears requiring API… Continue reading Product Focus: Total Traxium Dual 9 FE 75W-90
Lubricant Additives Why are Viscosity Modifiers so Important? Viscosity Index Modifiers are crucial to a lubricants performance, helping to protect the key moving parts of your vehicle In recent months, one of the hottest topics in relation to lubricants has been additives, specifically Viscosity Index Modifiers. They perform an integral function within all lubricants and… Continue reading Viscosity Index Modifiers: Why are they so Important?
Finol Oils, an authorised partner of Total Lubricants, is delighted to announce the launch of the Finol Fuel Economy Calculator to the Irish market. The latest addition to Finols innovative suite of services (which also include Which Oil and NERO tank management), this state-of-the-art system highlights Finol’s continued dedication to producing the most advanced applications… Continue reading Finol launch Fuel Economy Calculator to Irish Market
How Have Fleet Operations Changed? Over the past number of years, there has been substantial changes in regulations that have not only impacted the fleet industry, but the automotive sector as a whole. We have seen the introduction of various new engine oil specifications, strict new emissions standards and guidelines that look to reduce everyday… Continue reading How the Right Lubricants Can Lower Your Fleet Costs
Extend the Life of Your Fleet Haulage and bus companies can maximise the lifespan of their fleets, improve the productivity of their workshops, reduce downtime and even identify potential breakdowns before they occur through oil analysis. The purpose of engine oil is to lubricate, clean and cool the engine and its components. If it is… Continue reading Optimising Fleet Efficiency with Oil Analysis
The new age oil for step d engines Finol Oils has announced the availability of Total Rubia Optima 4400 XFE 5W-30 to the Irish Market. This fully synthetic, low-SAPS lubricant is specially developed for Volvo D13k5 Euro VI Step D Engines and is developed with fuel economy technology based on the latest API FA-4 specification.… Continue reading Rubia Optima 4100 XFE 5W-30
Engine Oil Changes With technology constantly evolving, automotive engines are being designed to be more dynamic, faster and efficient. But these innovations bring their own set of challenges, with oil degradation by far the most prominent issue. There are numerous factors that can result in the degradation of your lubricating oil, with the most common… Continue reading The Main Causes of Oil Degradation
Understanding Fleet Engine Oils As we have seen in previous posts, engine oil is an essential item when it comes to the health and performance of your vehicle. Choosing the wrong or an inferior product can lead to catastrophic and sometimes irreparable damage to your engine while on the flipside, a superior oil can extend… Continue reading Maintaining your Fleet: Truck Engine Oils
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