Turn the engine off when sitting and waiting. Avoid idling your engine for long periods after a cold start. Block heaters have been found to reduce air pollution when used 2 to 3 hours before morning start-ups during the winter. Use public transit as often as...
Engine Oil Change
It’s a dirty job but somebody’s got to do it
Engine manufacturers recommend that oil be changed at operating temperature (HOT!) to ensure the cleanest possible flush of contaminants. Accidents happen even to the more careful, experienced workers. Pressure to do the job quickly (and the design of some engines)...
Calling all Workplace Health and Safety Reps
If oil changes happen in your workplace you are at risk of experiencing a hazardous oil spill. These spills can happen when changing the oils on your fleet vehicles, forklifts, heavy-duty equipment, and more. Spilt oil not only takes time away from the job to clean...
Try Clamshell Packaging Today!
This is a reminder to our dealer network that our product is available for purchase in clamshell packaging. Improve your drain plug and drainer sales with these stylish and clean retail packages. Benefits of clamshell packaging include: Increased visibility to your...
6 Easy Hacks to Keep Your Truck Cab Clean
Long haul truck drivers spend weeks at a time on the road. Driving long hours and living in your rig is really an amazing feat. With driving, and sleeping, and eating in a small cab so many hours a day we wondered how do truck drivers keep their...
Advantages of Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrid technology has existed since the 1990’s and is now affordable enough that it is a viable option for regular use. So what exactly IS a hybrid? Basically, it’s a powered vehicle that draws power from more than one energy source. Most commonly, these sources are...
Maximize Vehicle Efficiency for Environmental Gains
We are all aware of the small things we can do around our homes to be a little bit greener and to help lessen our impact on the environment, including reducing our consumption of non-reusable packaging and recycling. But, are you aware that keeping your vehicle in...
9 Ways to Keep Your Shop Floors Cleaner
These Easy Tips Will keep Your Shop Floor Cleaner and Safer, and Help Protect the Environment Too A clean mechanic’s shop is key to a safe and productive environment, and with environmental restrictions getting tighter and tighter, shop managers must keep looking for...
The Biggest Myths About Oil Changes
Changing your oil is one of the most important routine maintenance tasks you can perform. We have debunked the top four myths about changing your oil: Myth 1 – I can change my oil less frequently because once my engine warms up, the oil becomes just as lubricating as...
Tips for a Preventative Fleet Maintenance Plan
Whether you have only a few or many vehicles in your fleet, you know the importance of minimal downtime. Keeping your vehicles on the road is your number one objective, and when things go wrong, time off the road can be extremely costly. It is often difficult to...