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What is Tractor Hydraulic Fluid?
Did you know that hydraulic fluids for tractors are NOT the same as other hydraulic oils? Please do not use that extra pail of hydraulic fluid or "303" fluid you have in the shop in your tractor. Tractor hydraulic fluids are specifically designed to fulfill multiple functions such as transmissions, differentials, final drives, hydraulics, PTO's, power steering, and wet brakes.Tractor hydraulic fluids have several different names, but they all mean the same thing. You may hear "torque conve
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12th Oct 2020
18 Reasons why you should be using Schaeffer Oil.
18 Reasons why you should be using Schaeffer Oil.Premium Schaeffer's oil offers a multitude of benefits that can enhance your overall equipment performance and prolong its lifespan. When it comes to premium oils, durability is key. You want a formulation that can withstand the test of time and provide long-lasting benefits. Choosing premium oil for your equipment is an investment in its long-term health and efficiency.1. Increased fuel economy.2. Reduced friction, which lowers e
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10th Jan 2020
How to Choose the Right Grease
Greases are semi-fluid lubricants made with base
oils such as mineral, synthetic, vegetable, or a blend of mineral and
synthetic. Soap (thickener) is then
added. Lithium is by far the most common thickener because it is inexpensive.
Others thickeners are sodium, aluminum, and calcium. Finally, additives are
blended in to provide extreme pressure properties, corrosion protection,
anti-oxidation, etc. Greases are generally used where a fluid lubricant is not
practical. Roller bearings,
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3rd Jul 2019
Love Citrol Cleaner
Love Citrol Cleaner(fictional characters and portions were used for embellishing,
although much of the following content rings true.)We use Citrol cleaner in our mechanics shop for everything.
I mean that it is our go-to cleaner for parts cleaning, engine cleaning,
removing heavy grease and oil build-up, and more. The reason is that we love the
way it works and smells. My wife uses it
on my oily stained clothes at home too.Speaking of home, we use it for a variety of cleaning jobs around
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23rd Dec 2018
What is Moly Oil and Why Do You Need It?
What is Moly oil?Moly has been used in lubricating oils and greases for
decades, but unless you're a tribologist, you probably don't know what Moly oil is or even what "Moly" stands for. You can read about the entire history by clicking here.Consider this to be your crash course in all things Moly …
First things first. "Moly" is short for "Molybdenum". It looks similar to graphite, but it's not the same thing. Molybdenum all by itself is a tough metal that has many industrial
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15th Jun 2018
Does Moly E.P. Oil Treatment Work? What Can It Do for You?
Schaeffer's Moly EP Oil Treatment – What are people saying about it?We want to thank our Moly EP Oil Treatment customer’s
feedback as they are a very reliable source of information. So, we will begin with their feedback as a
starting point.Moly EP Oil Treatment reviews:Peter C. says, “Works really great does [what] it says and more.”Scott M.
writes, “Added this oil when I did my last oil change. The car appears to be
running smoother. I think I will be purchasing more for future oil changes
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24th Feb 2017
What Are All The Uses Of Citrol Cleaner Degreaser?
Where Can I Buy Citrol Cleaner Degreaser?
Okay! Let me try to answer these questions the best I can
without boring you too much. One aspect
of this equation is that Citrol cannot be found on the shelf at big-box retailers. Buy1Oils has ALL of the different types of Schaeffer's Citrol, including Low VOC (for California). We also sell the bulk Citrol in gallon cases and pails.
You have probably tried the watered-down citrus cleaners,
right? They smell good but cannot take
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13th Feb 2017
What Is Engine Purging Fluid?
Is Engine Purging Fluid A Good Idea or Bad Idea?
Let's first begin by saying that engine purging fluids have been something that mechanics have tried since the invention of the gasoline motor. Using low quality, not necessarily cheap oil is why someone wants to clean or purge an engine. Some products that have been used are things like gasoline, kerosene, diesel as well as other concoctions. Let's say that every kind of fluid used comes with risks. Personally, we don't
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1st Jul 2015
Schaeffer Product Recommendations For 6.0 Powerstroke Diesel
Buy1oils Recommendations For PowerStroke DieselCustomer question: "I have a PowerStroke diesel which of your oils and fuel additives would you recommend? Thanks!"Answer:We recommend using the Synshield Durability Advantage CK-4 15W-40, Synshield OTR Plus CK-4 10W-30, or the Synshield Ultra Performance CK-4 10W-30, all of which meet the new Ford WSS-M2C171-E specification.Please keep in mind Schaeffer oil does such a good job cleaning we recommend not doing an oil analysis du
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15th Jan 2015
4 Ways to Tell If You Have the Best Racing Oil
Are You Running The Best Racing Oil?Driving a race car is totally different from driving a minivan to soccer practice. This is an expensive high-performance machine we're talking about! If you want your race car to be good to you, then you've got to be good to it. A huge part of giving your race car the TLC it needs is using a racing oil that makes the grade.But with all of the choices out there, how do you know that you've gotten your hands on the very best racing oil?This may seem blatantly ob
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14th Jun 2014