Recent increases in raw material costs, incited by supply shortages due to cuts from major oil-supplying nations, and compounded by geopolitical instability and increasing international conflict, are being cited for a round of price increases from suppliers. In mid-October WTI Crude was hovering around $90/barrel, appearing to be on an... Read More +
The 2022 Professional Installer Lubrication Recommendation Guide, the official key to the full line of Chevron Havoline® lubricants, is now available. This annual guide contains OEM specifications and corresponding Chevron product recommendations, and is an essential tool for professional installers. To request a copy, contact your SCL Representative.
Spike Will Affect Finished Lubricants, Greases, and Specialty Products. Chevron Provides Some Relief with Antifreeze/Coolant Decrease Major suppliers have announced yet another price increase between 10-15% on finished lubricants, greases, and specialty products. SCL will be passing along these price movements effective on manufacturing dates listed below. As of today,... Read More +
Deliveries of Lubricants, DEF and Fuel to customers will see a Temporary Fuel Surcharge (TFS) added to their orders to account for similar charges pressed upon the market by suppliers themselves. SCL receives and distributes products from these suppliers to customers throughout California. This additional fee, which is a pass-through... Read More +
SCL’s New Fuel Assurance Program to Help Protect Diesel Fuels, Prevent Machine Failure. Over the past decade, the move toward ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel (ULSD) has led to a massive decrease in pollution as the cleaner-burning option contains 97% less sulfur than the previously used low-sulfur diesel (LSD). Those environmental... Read More +
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 +
On this Veterans Day 2019 we pause to thank all our nation’s veterans and their families. Luis Mejia, Richmond Operations Manager – United States Army Served from 1999-2006 as a 44-B. Welder/ Metal Worker. 2000 – Joined B-Co. 426th Forward Support Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell,... Read More +
The Changing Face of China’s Economy Made in China – The ubiquitous label you find on everything from clothing to kitchenware, toys to sports equipment may be shifting. While the United States occupies the top slot as the largest economy in the world, China is a close contender, and in 2016,... Read More +
Leer en EspañolWhy Used DEF Containers Are One-Time Use Vessels “Whatever you do, do not leave used DEF containers lying around empty… throw them away, replace them or recycle them,” says subject matter expert, Robert Santich – North American Managing Director for Top!Blue USA. “Not disposing of or recycling your used DEF containers... Read More +
Protect Your Physical Assets with Reliability-Centered Maintenance Programs Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) is an engineering framework that allows for the creation of a complete maintenance regimen for your physical assets to understand the overall level of risk being managed by an organization. The idea of Reliability-Centered Maintenance Programs has been around since the... Read More +
Leer en EspañolWill Your Team be Prepared for an OSHA Review? As a business owner or manager, understanding that your business is subject to both routine and unexpected OSHA inspections is important, and having a plan in place to keep your team prepared will support you in avoiding costly fines. OSHA stands... Read More +
Leer en EspañolMobil-branded Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40 Under Fire Historically, major players in the Big Oil arena have refrained from taking shots at one another, maintaining a relatively cordial level of competition. But recently two industry giants took aim at one another – Shell and ExxonMobil – over heavy duty diesel engine... Read More +
The Safest, Most Comfortable Truck Ever “Semi is the safest, most comfortable truck ever,” according to Tesla.com. A lofty statement, but with prototypes of the electric semi tractor/trailer/truck on the ground and pre-orders being taken, the Tesla Semi Truck is gaining serious traction within the freight and hauling industry. With four... Read More +
When it Comes to Manufacturing World Class Golf Equipment, San Diego Has Cornered the International Market From Primitive Clubs to NASA Tech Golf is a game that was first played in 15th century Scotland in the Kingdom of Fife, where early enthusiasts would hit a rock or pebble around a... Read More +
Our customers are out there on the road, in the dirt, the mud and the grime, getting the job done and at SCL we are always looking for new and improved ways to support them in maintaining and optimizing the machines, fleets and vehicles that keep our country moving. As... Read More +
How the Petroleum Industry is Moving in the Direction of Increased Consolidation You’re most likely familiar with the terms merger, consolidation and corporate take-overs. A financial situation is considered a merger when two or more corporations combine to form a single corporation, whereby one corporation is absorbed into the other.... Read More +
As a Chevron First Source distributor, SCL helped facilitate a Delo Truck Event for customer and partner California Truck Parts, so that they in turn can help their customers understand the importance of premium performance heavy-duty engine oils, lubricants and coolants. The Delo Truck is an 80-foot, eye-catching rolling education... Read More +
Is DEF Considered a Volatile Organic Compound As a DEF distributor we are often asked the question – Is DEF considered a volatile organic compound (VOC)? Diesel exhaust fluid is comprised of an aqueous solution of 32.5% urea and 67.5% deionized water and is used in selective catalytic reduction (SCR)... Read More +
The Benefits of Mobile Fueling Solutions You have key pieces of equipment in the field, but you’re running low on fuel and there’s no time to waste transporting heavy machinery back and forth to refuel. That’s where SCL’s mobile fueling solutions can benefit your operation – providing you with the... Read More +
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 +
