March 18, 2021 4:14 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
New Pricing on All Finished Lubricants Effective on April 12 Due to unfortunate market conditions relating to recent weather, logistical challenges, and rising costs of raw materials, oil manufacturers have announced an increase on finished lubricants effective April 12, 2021. The recent freeze forced refinery closures throughout Texas and created... Read More +
February 23, 2021 5:25 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Failures Highlighted in Texas Winter Storms Should Serve as Cautionary Tale In the wake of unprecedented winter storms that left millions of Texans without power and exposed vulnerabilities in one of the nation’s most progressive energy markets, businesses across the board should be re-examining how prepared they are in the... Read More +
February 22, 2021 2:09 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
An SCL Case Study on How Drain Intervals, Fuel Efficiency Figure in Long Term Costs have gone up on just about every product and service in every industry sector, from automotive to maritime, industrial manufacturing to agriculture. And while most companies are responding by pinching pennies here and there or... Read More +
February 16, 2021 5:51 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Chasing 100% Could Have Opposite Effect if You Lose Sight of Customers Attaining a 100% absorption rate continues to dominate conversations in and around the automotive sector – as it has for years – but hitting the mark remains exceedingly rare. With only about 1% to 2% of dealerships nationally... Read More +
January 26, 2021 10:22 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
From More Digital Services to Finding Ways Respond On-Demand, Here’s What We Should All Be Considering Moving Forward The 2020 pandemic has brought about changes in consumer behavior that have impacted nearly every industry, as people have significantly decreased the number of trips they are making and increased their reliance... Read More +
January 26, 2021 6:47 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Recovery Continues for Other Sectors of Manufacturing Nationwide Pandemic shutdowns have had a devastating effect on manufacturing in all segments, with drops in employment at a peak in April 2020. As manufacturing continues to remain below 2019 levels, according to a 2021 outlook by Deloitte, the trajectory of the decline... Read More +
January 26, 2021 6:47 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
SCL Explores Three Major Issues + Three Predictions for Automotive in 2021 While major players in the automotive industry offer an optimistic outlook for 2021, dealerships and service departments throughout California poised to rebound continue to play the waiting game with state-mandated closures. The solid victories that came out of... Read More +
January 13, 2021 11:03 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Increase of Up to 15% Effective Across All Petroleum Products Beginning Early February In late December, suppliers indicated prices would increase by only 12%, but then circled back on Jan. 20 announcing another hike — bringing the total increase to 15% and putting into motion what’s called a “double dip”... Read More +
December 18, 2020 4:21 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Northern California Farmers Turn to SCL for Preparation, Guidance as Year Closes As 2020 comes to a close and businesses across the board continue to wrestle with shutdown mandates, our partners in agriculture are experiencing a mixed bag of conditions as they prepare for planting and producing in the months... Read More +
December 18, 2020 2:28 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Northern California Customers Maintain Fuel Service, Gain Access to SCL Expertise Long-time, family-operated provider of fuel, lubricants and service chemicals, SCL has acquired several SC Commercial assets – including team members, distribution, and other operational support – in the Bay Area. The move, which comes after more than 20 years... Read More +
December 17, 2020 2:55 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
New Product Line Offers Biodegradable, High-Performance Product Options While the use of biodegradable lubricants has long been required by law to protect coastlines and offer protection for consumers in food-grade manufacturing, a new line now available through SCL from Renewable Lubricants offers more environmentally friendly options for companies that want... Read More +
December 14, 2020 5:51 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Investment Keeps SCL Reliable in Face of Vulnerable Power Grid + Potential Failures Despite a returning threat of wildfires from high winds and low humidity throughout Southern California, SCL has ensured its customers will have continued access to fueling stations thanks to back-up generators that do not rely on the... Read More +
November 30, 2020 5:19 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Why Weather, Technology, and Potential Shortages Should Be a Priority In addition to Santa Ana winds that periodically increase the threat of wildfires throughout the state, fleets and trucking companies also have to consider hazards associated with driving in heavier rains, and navigating snow on some routes. As we move... Read More +
November 30, 2020 2:48 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Save Your Customers Time and Provide a Much-Needed Revenue Stream For years in the automotive industry, the response to car battery troubles was largely reactionary. When vehicles broke down, customers would call a tow truck, tow their vehicle to a service shop, and the service shop would then test the... Read More +
November 18, 2020 8:15 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Issues Surrounding the Internal Combustion Engine Ban, Gas Tax and Power Grid California already generates more solar power than any other state, and in the wake of a new ban on internal combustion engines by 2035 announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom, the push toward renewable energy is in full speed.... Read More +
October 27, 2020 10:55 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Options from Shell, Chevron, Mobil and More Offer Diverse Options for Diverse Applications When it comes to greases, the same OEM guidance and specifications offered for lubricants often does not exist. And as a result, managers and owners are often left to make the choice themselves, sifting through hundreds of... Read More +
October 24, 2020 8:14 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
SCL Attempts to Break Down the Trump/Biden Stances for a Clearer View of Impact As we approach what many consider the most consequential election in U.S. history, several key issues have emerged as having the potential for greatest impact in our industry – one of which is energy. In an... Read More +
October 24, 2020 7:54 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
In Effect Since May, New Specs Focus on Improving Fuel Economy, Reducing Greenhouse Gases Following requests from automakers for more robust engine oils adept at meeting the demands of today’s engines, new ILSAC GF-6 and API SP specifications for motor oil have now been in effect for over five months,... Read More +
September 30, 2020 6:23 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Updated Website Tool Showcases Potential Savings Over 15W-40 Options for 10W-30 An update to the SCL online fuel calculator allows fleet customers to get a broader and more accurate picture of the potential savings that could come with a switch to 10W-30 over 15W-40, as well as different outcomes for... Read More +
September 29, 2020 7:51 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
SCL Customers Can Lock in Current Pricing by Ordering Now Through October 25 For the second time in 2020, major oil suppliers have announced hikes of up to 10% on finished lubricants effective October 26, breaking the tradition of increasing prices only once annually. An increase in the cost of... Read More +
September 24, 2020 2:01 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Beloved Team Member, Veteran Spent Last Years Enjoying Life with Family Jon Seymour, former industrial products and services consultant in our SCL Vista office, has died after a years-long battle with ALS. After two-and-a-half years with the company, Jon left SCL in September 2019 to travel with his family... Read More +
September 17, 2020 9:00 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Invitation-Only Virtual Event Offers Expert Perspective for Heavy Duty Industries Every year, the Chevron Reliability Maintenance Conference (RMC) serves as the premier summit for heavy duty equipment industries, gathering leading experts together to share their perspectives on current economic conditions, new technologies, products and more. This year, the event –... Read More +
August 25, 2020 10:25 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
DEF Expert Says Manufacturer Specs Often Favor 40% Solution to Control Emissions Although DEF with 32.5% still remains king for most auto engines, many manufacturers of marine equipment and vehicles like earth movers recommend a 40% urea solution to better control pollutant emissions – it’s often just a challenge to... Read More +
August 21, 2020 11:50 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Testing Shows Up to 1.5% Improvement Over 15W-40, Thousands in Potential Savings A new Chevron 10W-30 product specifically designed for low-emission diesel engines like those used in construction and medium-sized fleets could amount to thousands of dollars in annual savings thanks to improved fuel efficiency and maximized DPF life. Testing... Read More +
August 19, 2020 5:00 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Network Provides Opportunity to Analyze Routes, Driver Behavior + Track Vehicles in Real Time SCL fleet customers who want to link fuel cards to the Verizon Connect Reveal network for help uncovering any possible fuel, route and scheduling inefficiencies now have that capability. SCL has worked to link fuel cards... Read More +
August 17, 2020 12:22 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
With 4th Quarter Looming, Person-to-Person Contact Down, Positivity Up for Some As 2020 moves along, budgets tighten and operations change, SCL is seeing a major shift in the way our customers operate and the trends they’re experiencing in business. From automotive to construction, here are eight patterns in industries across... Read More +
July 28, 2020 7:03 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Effective Through July 2021, Increase Marks 3rd Consecutive Year Hike Despite an economy hamstrung by coronavirus-related closures and 6 million unemployed Californians, new tax rates for gas announced by the State of California effective July 1 increased again another $0.032 per gallon, bringing the total per gallon tax to $0.505.... Read More +
July 16, 2020 8:20 am
Published by Amanda Lawson
Why Significant Wear During Vehicles with Extended Idle Time Often Favors Using Hours The debate of how to calculate maintenance schedules for trucks used in various applications has existed for many years, with operators often using whatever method they’ve traditionally relied on. According to our SCL experts though, depending on... Read More +
July 13, 2020 8:44 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Applicable Across Natural Gas, Gas, and Diesel Engines, Product Could Spur Significant Savings Now more than ever, businesses across the board are exploring new ways to make every penny count. Traditional practices are being put under a microscope and products long on auto-order are being scrutinized to ensure the most... Read More +
June 28, 2020 5:16 pm
Published by Amanda Lawson
Lubrication Engineer Credential Helps Customers Diagnose Problems, Find Solutions With another certification under his belt, SCL Industrial Development Manager Troy Hudson is now a double threat when it comes to helping industrial partners not only assess the overall health of oil and the machines they run, but to also make... Read More +
