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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.
Hydraulic fluid 1
Posted by Darren from Fairfield, CT, US on December 23, 2007
I live in the northeast and wanted to know if there is a hydraulic fluid anti-freeze additive, or a special cold weather hydraulic fluid.
operatig your equipent at lower temperatures it is often neccesary to drain out the summer (high viscosity) hydraulic fluid, and refill with a low viscosity winter fluid. However a better approach may be to use Castrol dual range, a multi grade hydraulic fluid that should be able to cope with some of the most extreme temperatures.
OFFROAD DIESEL FUEL
Posted by DAVID from ALLENPORT, PA, US on December 20, 2007
THE SUBJECT OF BIODIESEL AND LOWER SULFER REGS WERE BEING TALKED ABOUT FOR SEVERAL YEARS. A FEW YEARS AGO WE PURCHASED A NEW DIESEL GENERATOR FOR OUR PLANT. BEFORE IT WAS PURCHASED, THE QUESTION WAS ASKED IF THIS GEN WOULD RUN ON THE LOW SULFER DIESEL BEING REQUIRED OR THE BIODIESEL BEING PROPOSED. THE ENGINEER SAID IT WOULD, BUT THE OFFROAD ENGINES WOULDN’T HAVE TO RUN ON IT. AS OF DEC, 2007 OFFROAD DIESELS MUST NOW RUN ON THE LOW SULFER HIGHWAY FUEL. A CALL WAS PLACED TO THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY SAID THE DIESEL WILL RUN FINE ON THE LOW SULFER DIESEL AND UP TO 5% BIODIESEL. ANOTHER TRUCKING OUTFIT SAYS THEY ARE PUTTING AN ADDITIVE IN THEIR TRUCKS THAT CAN’T RUN ON LOW SULFER FUEL. IF THE REGS GET TO A POINT WHERE THEY FORCE HIGHER BIODIESEL USE, WILL THERE BE AN ADDITIVE TO ALLOW THE OFFROAD DIESELS TO RUN, OR WOULD THEY HAVE TO RETROFITTED , AND WHAT WOULD THAT BE?
It is always the best approach to speak to the manufacturer of the equipment if using fuels that do not comply to the original reccommendations. Sulfur is a natural lubricant, and reducing the sulfur in fuel can create issue on some older equipment, however if you use a high quality fuel, not the cheapest you can find, it will have suplementary wear additives to compensate for the reduced sulfur.
Bio fuel is another matter all together, and studies are being conducted to establish the effects of using bio fuel with mixed results, however one thing is clear, if using bio fuel ensure it is of a consistant quality, and from a reputable source, as damage from poor fuel can be expensive and irreversible.
Again it is worth checking with the manufacturer of your equipment, but it appears that B5 (5% bio in diesel) can be used on most equipment.
Hydraulic oil
Posted by Greg from Seminole County, FL, US on December 18, 2007
What is the proper method to clean up hydraulic oil leaked onto pavement
cleaning of spills, is dificult especially if the pavement is made of asphalt, as any strong detergents can affect the strength of the asphalt.
For spills the most important thing to do is to contain the spill and then mop up the excess. Then using a water based detergent like Castrol super clean scrub the area with a brush, and plenty of water.
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
