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 +
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 +
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 +
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 +
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 +
SCL Investment Helps Keep Critical Machines Moving, Operations Running For SCL customers in industrial engineering and even construction, the vitality of their business depends on the precision of their machines. Microscopic particles invisible to the naked eye can throw an entire operation off, which can in turn equate to millions... Read More +
6 Short-Sighted Decisions and Alternative Solutions for the Long Term The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on everything from small business owners to entire industries and racial unrest has only further stifled consumer buying across the board. The gut reaction for SCL customers may be to batten down the hatches... Read More +
Sector-by-Sector Rundown Shows Employers Required to Provide Face Coverings, Disinfectants and Other Specifics by Industry As Gov. Gavin Newsom and state officials continue to roll out California’s Resilience Roadmap, businesses identified in stage 2 are now opening their doors – county by county – with adapted operations to account for... Read More +
SCL Partners Report Little Disruption to Projects Currently Under Way In the days following a state mandate by California Gov. Gavin Newsom that non-essential businesses close in an effort to minimize impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), SCL customers reported little disruption to construction projects. The Association of General Contractors of... Read More +
Super Low Sulfated Ash Product Extends Service Intervals, Improves Fuel Economy A revolutionary product announced by Chevron for the Heavy Duty Engine Oil (HDEO) market is now available through SCL, and supporters are calling it a “gamechanger.” Chevron Delo 600 ADF with OMNIMAX, specifically formulated to drastically reduce the rate... Read More +
Environmental and Transportation Regulations Demand Intact, Drip Dry Drums Customers in nearly every industry receive 55-gallon drums of oil, lubricants or chemicals from SCL on a regular basis. From automotive to construction, agriculture to industrial manufacturing plants, 55-gallon drum deliveries are a crucial part of doing business. But what about... Read More +
HMR Regulations You Should Know to Avoid Hefty (and Often Imposed) Fines For our customers in construction and agriculture, skid tanks are often used for their convenience in providing on-site fuel that keeps operations running efficiently. Unfortunately, they can also be the source of exorbitant fines due to violations in... Read More +
