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Steve Goodier

Steve Goodier
Director of Technology
Castrol

(800) 777-1466

Steven is an engineering graduate of Salford university (UK), and has spent his career working with engines of one type or another. After graduation, Steven spent several years working in the...more»»

Feel free to ask Steve questions relating to fluid requirements in the refuse industry that include Engine Oil, Hydraulic Fluids, Greases, Transmission Fluid, Coolants, and Gear Oils.


hydraulic fluid
Posted by Dave from Tampa, FL, US on December 17, 2007

What is the best type of hydraulic fluid for front loader refuse equipment.

in order to answer your question, I will need more details, as the operating conditions can affect the type of reccommendation. Temperature, service and duty. If you are wanting to have one fluid that can operate in winter and summer, aswell as offer extended drain potential, then Castrol Dual Range is a good choice.


Engine lube With Engine Running A B-5 Bio-Diesel Blend
Posted by James from Fresno, CA, US on October 15, 2007

Some of the studies I have been involved in, have shown that the blow by in engines running on a B-5 Bio-Diesel mix has shown extreme bearing weight lose? Is anyone doing work in this area?

The use of Bio diesel at lower quantities such as this are now common and in certain US states mandator. Form the work done by OEMs and oil companies, B5 has shown to perform i a similar way to diesel


EthosFR
Posted by Jean from Claremont Meadows, OT, AU on May 21, 2007

Is it safe to add EthosFR to engine oil? I am sure that you have heard about this product, if not visit their web site: www.ethosFR.com than give the answer.

Supplemental oil additives are never advised to be added to ANY lubricant. Modern lubricants are a careful balance of components to protect from wear, control deposits and heat. Adding a little more anti wear, or more soot handling dispersant usually has undesirable effects on other aspects. e.g. more antiwear can create more piston deposits and poison exhaust catalysts.
We are constantly looking at innovative new components to add to the engine oil, and often include these in some of our fully finished formulas.


BioBlend Greases
Posted by John from Houston, TX, US on May 21, 2007

We recently had a sales rep. from BioBlend greases stop by. Theya re made from organic plant derived oils. He claimed they reduce wear on all parts and lasted much longer (4X) than regular grease. Any experience and is it worth the extra price (2x)?

Bio derived greases and oils are of a great deal of interest at the moment. Currently the main advantage of all such bio derived products is their effect on the environment, by using less of the valuable and finite sources.
We have had experience of bio greases and found that it is possible to boost the performance upto that of a low tier lithium complex grease, but the inherant poor oxidation stablity of a bio grease limits its performance to that level.


Oil Additives
Posted by Rock on May 16, 2007

Have you any information on XenTx oil additives

Supplemental oil additives are never advised to be added to ANY lubricant. Modern lubricants are a careful balance of components to protect from wear, control deposits and heat. Adding a little more anti wear, or more soot handling dispersant usually has undesirable effects on other aspects. e.g. more antiwear can create more piston deposits and poison exhaust catalysts.


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