Authored by: Allan Zieser, STLE, CLS The Key to a Quick Cold Start As temperatures plummet, your engine oil faces its toughest challenge of the year. Cold weather causes oil to thicken dramatically, turning it from a free-flowing...
Authored by: Allan Zieser, STLE, CLS The Key to a Quick Cold Start As temperatures plummet, your engine oil faces its toughest challenge of the year. Cold weather causes oil to thicken dramatically, turning it from a free-flowing...
As spring farming season winds down, proper storage of your equipment becomes paramount. Not only does it protect your significant investment from the elements and wear, but it also ensures your machinery is ready to go when next spring rolls around....
Spring maintenance for heavy-duty equipment is crucial for ensuring optimal performance, safety, and longevity after the colder winter months. Here’s a breakdown of the best practices: 1. Thorough Cleaning Exterior: Use a pressure washer...
Chevron has announced its complete line of passenger car motor oils now meets the latest API SQ, ILSAC GF-7A, and GF-7B specifications. These new oils are formulated to enhance engine protection through improved fuel efficiency, better Low Speed...
From April 1st until August 31st, 2024 new customers who switch to select Delo products will qualify for a rebate check payable to them directly from Chevron. Contact your Ottsen Oil expert to discuss how switching to Chevron Delo will allow your...
Purchase select Chevron products and receive up to $3.00 per gallon back from Chevron. Contact your Ottsen Expert for more information and the rebate claim form today! This promotion runs from February 1st, 2024 until April 30th, 2024.
Authored by: Allan Zieser, STLE, CLS Gear oils have been multi-grade oils for a long time now. We have gotten used to seeing viscosity grades such as 80W-90, 75W-90, etc. Transmission oils have normally been listed simply by names or...
Proactively Addressing the Lubricant Shortage Issues Authored by: Allan Zieser, STLE, CLS 2020 was the year of shutdowns. Now, as we wrap up 2021, most products and materials are still in shortage situations. This has been compounded by the...
Authored by: Allan Zieser, STLE, CLS We’ve all seen it! You pour the oil into a frying pan, and it sits on the bottom looking like a drop that is not quite flat. The oil is there at room temperature and it has a thickness to the film that is on...
Authored by: Allan Zieser, STLE, CLS Viscosity is in fact, the most important property of any lubricant. Too thin of a lubricant and you do not get enough of a protective film on your machine’s components. Too thick of a lubricant and...