The Whatley Oil Blog
The Whatley Oil blog covers topics related to diesel fuel, industrial lubricants, engine oils, diesel exhaust fluid and other fueling related topics.
May 15, 2026
Do you have to use the exact brand listed in the equipment manuals? This question often comes up with our Chevron lubricants ...
April 9, 2026
Fleets thrive on efficiency, so don’t stop at your bulk engine oil deliveries. The rules below will keep your trucks moving w...
April 6, 2026
Fleet equipment wears down piece-by-piece in small, easy-to-miss ways. A little extra heat here…a bit more friction there... ...
March 24, 2026
Aircraft engines operate under conditions completely unlike those faced by trucks, tractors, or construction equipment. Tempe...
March 17, 2026
Fuel is one of the largest slices of the operating budget for a commercial fleet. Industry estimates peg fuel at 60%, on aver...
March 3, 2026
Hydraulic systems use fluid to transmit power and lubricate components. The fluid also helps to control heat inside the pumps...
March 2, 2026
In the absence of proper lubrication, machinery will wear down quietly until a point of failure. Heat builds up and friction ...
February 26, 2026
The hydraulic pump has overheated or a gearbox has failed under load. Shoot. Time for a repair. What does the invoice say? Pa...
December 29, 2025
Small engine and commercial van fleets make a lot of fuel decisions that come down to habit. The equipment runs on gasoline, ...
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