Heavy Duty Trucking, April 2018
Used oil analysis was the most popular type of fluid testing with close to 64 stating they currently perform them Coolant testing came in at far off second with only 22 But when it came to choosing which coolant to use almost 50 rely on the OEM recommendations while about 38 are more concerned with extended life formulas Brand loyalty and price came in last place with about 6 each APRIL 2018 HDT 95 WWW TRUCKINGINFO COM 0 10 20 30 40 50 CK 4FA 4CJ 4Other please specify 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Used oilanalysisBulk tank oilanalysisCoolanttestingFuel qualitytesting0 10 20 30 40 50 PriceOEMrecommendationsExtended lifeBrand loyalty0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 YesTesting evaluating itNo but thinkingabout itHave no plans to moveto lower viscosity0 10 20 30 40 50 CK 4FA 4CJ 4Other please specify 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 Used oilanalysisBulk tank oilanalysisCoolanttestingFuel qualitytesting0 10 20 30 40 50 PriceOEMrecommendationsExtended lifeBrand loyalty0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 YesTesting evaluating itNo but thinkingabout itHave no plans to moveto lower viscosity Whats the most important factor in your coolant choice Are you using a low viscosity engine oil to improve fuel economy This information was provided by members of the HDT Editorial Advisory Board For more information and to learn how to become a member contact Managing Editor Stephane Babcock at sbabcock@ truckinginfo com Switching to DURON works You want proof Take The DURON Challenge Theres no cost and no risk Well provide the DURON heavy duty engine oil the technical expertise and oil analysis And well support you all the way Visit DURONCHALLENGE com now for more information
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