October 11, 2017 7:57 am
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Simple Methods for Preventing Product Contamination As wholesale lubricant distributors we work alongside industries that can be pretty rough on their equipment, and nothing accelerates wear and tear on heavy machinery more than product contamination from particles grinding and gumming up your engine components. Macro-sized rocks, dirt and dust are... Read More +
October 8, 2017 7:56 am
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An Interview with Paula Guerra – Subject Matter Expert and Sales Associate for Tecalemit Diesel Exhaust Fluid, or DEF is a non-toxic, non-hazardous solution made up of deionized water (67.5%) and urea (32.5%), used to comply with the Environmental Protection Agency’s 2010 Diesel Emission Standards to offset emissions in medium... Read More +
October 4, 2017 7:56 am
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The Importance of Properly Labeling Your Tanks Architect Frank Lloyd Wright said, “there is nothing more uncommon than common sense,” and as humans, despite whatever common sense we may have, slipups and mistakes are inevitable. In many aspects of life the margin for error is more forgiving, but in the... Read More +
October 3, 2017 7:57 pm
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How the Fuel Relief Fund is Providing Emergency Fuel to Devastated Communities As of Monday, September 25th, 2017, days after Hurricane Maria ripped across the Caribbean Island of Puerto Rico, there was still no power, electricity or cell service, leaving island inhabitants entirely off the grid in what officials described... Read More +
September 27, 2017 7:45 am
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Maintaining a clean working environment using green cleaning solutions is essential for the safety of your employees and customers as well as the integrity of your fleet or product line. To keep your warehouse and trucks clean, as well as maintaining the cleanliness of your equipment consider using BIO TUFF®... Read More +
September 24, 2017 7:14 am
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Filtration of Hydraulic Fluids to Maintain Quality and Integrity In this article we spoke with Brett Leggitt – Division Manager for SCL’s Richmond, California location about the importance of proper fluid filtration for industrial oils and hydraulic fluid to ensure the optimal health and performance of your heavy duty equipment.... Read More +
September 20, 2017 7:16 am
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For Subject Matter Expert and automotive service department manager Gary Fenelli and his team at family-owned Frank Toyota in San Diego, California, running an effective automotive service department is all about one thing – Service. Ranked number one out of 76 Southern California automotive dealers, Frank Automotive Group was... Read More +
September 17, 2017 3:52 pm
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In a previous post we explored where and how oil originates from a geological perspective, taking a look at the origin of fossil fuels, the conditions under which they developed, the types of rocks and minerals involved in their production and the processes of energy exploration and extraction. In... Read More +
September 13, 2017 8:19 am
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Diesel Exhaust Fluid – Quality Control Diesel Exhaust Fluid, or DEF is a non-hazardous solution comprised of 67.5% deionized water (DI Water) and 32.5% urea and maintaining DEF quality control is an essential part of your fleet’s preventative maintenance. As an aftertreatment emissions control technology it is required in 2010... Read More +
September 12, 2017 7:58 am
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If you live in California, you’re probably well aware of how incredibly expensive gas is – second only to Hawaii in fuel costs. This year California business owners and consumers have found themselves gripped in a battle over a pending California fuel tax that will significantly raise the price of... Read More +
September 10, 2017 3:50 pm
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It’s a universally accepted truth that nobody likes or wants an increase in price, and pricing is a sensitive topic for us at SCL. We understand what a lubricant price increase can mean for our customer’s bottom line and as a logistic and solutions provider we do our best... Read More +
September 7, 2017 4:01 pm
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With the ever increasing speed of the marketplace, it’s more important than ever to find ways in which your business can automate and systematize to save both time and money. One cost saving strategy to consider is the implementation of an electronic inventory tracking system that will allow your... Read More +
September 5, 2017 7:10 am
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As a wholesale lubricants distributor we handle a wide variety of fluids that require proper containment and storage. With the volume of lubricants we carry, it’s essential to utilize a storage solution that allows for optimal organization while also maintaining the chemical integrity of our products. Fluidall’s fluid storage and... Read More +
June 29, 2017 3:41 pm
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Trucks, manufacturing equipment and heavy machinery often come with a hefty price tag. These engines need optimal protection against wear in order to promote reliability and minimize the cost of unscheduled downtime. By establishing preventative maintenance goals and following a preventative maintenance schedule you can ensure the safety of... Read More +
June 29, 2017 3:10 pm
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Every 8 years the American Petroleum Institute (API) releases a new batch of oil formulations for heavy duty truck fleets that are created to accommodate changing emissions and fuel economy regulations and PC-11 is the next formulation about to be put through a formulation change. As a result, oil... Read More +
June 29, 2017 3:04 pm
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Oil analysis is similar to the likes of taking a blood sample in order to obtain a full diagnostic blood panel on a person. Through such a thorough analysis, doctors can evaluate organ function, the presence of disease, conditions such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, nutritional markers, genetic... Read More +
June 29, 2017 2:54 pm
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You’ve heard it a million times, but have you ever truly considered the reality that fossil fuels are in fact derived from fossils? Fossilized plants and animals, to be exact, and contrary to popular belief, not from the fossilized remains of dinosaurs. Geologists and scientists within the petroleum industry... Read More +
June 29, 2017 2:41 pm
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If managing a fleet of trucks is part of your business, then fuel is more than likely your primary operating expense. When oil and gas prices are on the decline, businesses tend to be less concerned with policing their expenditures, but what happens when the cost of oil and... Read More +
