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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.
Semi synthetic engine oils
Posted by John from Morristown, NJ, US on May 8, 2007
What advantages will I see from using semi synthetic engine oils?
Semi synthetic engine oils differs from conventional (mineral) oils, in that they contain a percentage of synthetic base oils. These oils allow the lubricants to perform better in extreme conditions and longer in normal conditions. This will result in longer oil drain potential for most applications.
TES-295 Approved Products
Posted by Joleen from Albany, NY, US on May 8, 2007
When should I use a TES-295 approved product in my Allison Transmission?
This product is formulated to provide optimum performance and durability for your transmission.
TES-295 products allow the longest recommended drain interval time for Allison Transmissions.
A listing of TES-295 approved lubricants can be found on Allison Transmission's website
Multi viscosity hydraulic fluid
Posted by Ed from Omaha, NE, US on May 8, 2007
What advantages would a multi viscosity hydraulic fluid have over a traditional mono grade hydraulic fluid?
Multigrade hydraulic fluids have higher viscosity index. This means the fluid undergoes less viscosity change in response to temperature changes. This will result in the fluid maintaining it's critical characteristic, even in extreme hot conditions.
CJ 4
Posted by CARLOS MARTINEZ on November 5, 2006
QUIERO SABER LAS VENTAJA Y LOS BENEFICIOS DE LUBRICANTES CON API CJ4
Y LA NUEVA NORMA DE CARTEPILLAR ECF3
(I WANT TO KNOW THE ADVANTAGE AND THE BENEFITS OF LUBRICANTS WITH API CJ4 AND THE NEW NORM OF CARTEPILLAR ECF3)
No hay actualmente diferencia entre las Caterpillars ECF3 y API CJ4, no obstante en tener una Caterpillar separada de la especificación puede aumentar los requisitos del aceite en el futuro si eligen a.
(Currently there is no difference between caterpillars ECF3 and API CJ4, however by having a separate specification Caterpillar can increase the requirements of the oil in the future if they choose to.)
diff. oil in 1998 ford f-150 4 wheel drive
Posted by WILSON on October 3, 2006
I HAVE HEARD THAT SOME FORD TECHNICIANS. ARE RELUCTANT TO USE 75-90 DIFF. OIL INSTEAD OF SYN. 70-140 CAN YOU TELL ME IF THIS WILL BE OK ?
The differential used on thatvehicle is quite sensitive to lubricant type, and there have been some instances of noise when a 75-90 oil has been used in place of the 75-140. I wouls stick to the 75-140 synthetic product.
