Lube Storage and Handling
Why is the storage and handling of lubricants important? The implementation of good lubricant storage and handling practices can help deliver productivity, safety, and efficiency benefits for any operation. These…
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Introduction to Automotive Coolants
Converting fuel and air into usable power, the internal combustion engine has become a key part of day-to-day life. However not all of the fuel is converted to power. A significant amount of fuel is converted to heat…
Cyn’s Tech Talk – Grease
A place where we can break down a product or product ranges into simpler terms. If you have a request of a product or product range you would like us to talk about, please comment below and we will get to
OEM Approvals For Heavy-duty Fleet
The Strategic Component – Lubricant Selection Building on our previous Tech Talk “OEM Approval and what it means” (Issue 61/25), this edition provides a deeper exploration of OEM approvals within the heavy duty sector.…
Analysing Used Engine Oil
Introduction As an essential component in vehicles and machinery, the engine oil plays a crucial role in reducing friction, dissipating heat and ensuring the efficient operation of the engine. However, as oil ages and…
Optimizing Service Interval
Introduction As technology advances and vehicles become increasingly sophisticated, it’s easy for customers to be lulled into a false sense of security when it comes to essential vehicle maintenance. Many Australians…
Low SAPS Engine Oil
What is “SAPS”? “SA” is Sulphated Ash, “P” is for Phosphorus and “S” is for Sulphur. Sulphated Ash is the residue that blocks the Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) when Phosphorous and Sulphur additives are burnt in the…
Nipples and More
More than just your oil & grease supplier. Stocking a range of grease gun accessories, grease guns, pumps, funnels, nipple kits, plus so much more. So come on in and see the team here at Shoalhaven Oil Supplies and let…
Cyn’s Tech Talk – Motorcycle Oils
Today’s modern engines are designed to deliver higher levels of performance, improved fuel economy and emissions benefits than ever before. Common approaches being introduced are downsizing, turbocharging and gasoline…
Low Speed Pre-Ignition and New Engine Oil Specification
Low speed pre-ignition phenomenon Today’s modern engines are designed to deliver higher levels of performance, improved fuel economy and emissions benefits than ever before. Common approaches being introduced are…
Kajo Grease
Shoalhaven Oil Supplies is now a distributor for @oxrock_pty_ltd products, including Kajo screw on grease cartridges & the adapters. Contact the team today to get your hands on your OxRock & Kajo
Understanding Hydraulic Oil Specification
Hydraulic fluid requirements Nowadays, hydraulic fluids face challenging requirements and standards through equipment manufacturers and customers applications. Several applications will need specific characteristic to…
Understanding and Selection of Driveline Fluids
Driveline fluid selection Driveline fluids, like engine oils, are approved to industry standards such as API, SAE J2360 and MT-1 performance levels. These leading industry bodies and certifications determine the minimum…
Junka Racing 2025
Sponsor Spotlight: Today we are talking with Rodney from Junka Racing about last years events & how the truck performed, as well as the upcoming events for 2025 & the plans for the truck. It’s always great to have a…
Understanding Coolant Technologies
What is Coolant? The primary job of an engine coolant is to provide cooling by absorbing generated heat in engine components. Coolants are composed of ethylene glycol (sometimes propylene glycol), purified water,…
Brake Fluids
Introduction High performance isn’t just about making cars go faster. It’s also about ensuring they stop safely. Brake fluid is critical to safety and is possibly the most important fluid in your vehicle. There has been…
Multivehicle Automatic Transmission Fluids
Technology Development Step type automatic transmissions (AT’s) have undergone significant development with increasing gear ratios and longer service intervals, high performance friction materials and complex hydraulic…
Understanding and Selection of Right Grease
What is grease and the difference compared to oil? Grease is formed by emulsifying liquid lubricant in a thickening agent like soap. The liquid lubricant in the grease generally is mineral oil or synthetic oil. The key…
ACEA Engine Oil Sequences For Light Duty Engines
What is ACEA? ACEA is a European Automobile Constructors’ Association that represents Europe’s 16 major car, van, truck, and bus manufacturers. They are the European equivalent of the American Petroleum Institute (API).…
Used Engine Oil for Plant Maintenance
What is used oil analysis? Used oil analysis is typically a scheduled activity for analyzing oil health, oil contamination and machine wear. While the main purpose of an oil analysis program is to verify the lubricant…
API & ILSAC Specifications
What is API and ILSAC? API (American Petroleum Institute) set engine oil performance standards for both gasoline (petrol) and diesel engines. API standards for gasoline engine oil starts with the letter “S” followed by…
ACEA E Class – Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Oil
What is ACEA? ACEA is the European Automobile Constructors’ Association that represents Europe’s 14 major car, van, truck and bus manufacturers. They are the European equivalent of the American Petroleum Institute…