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When it comes to fuels for internal combustion engines, two terms that often come up are cetane and octane.  While both diesel and gasoline fuels are used in vehicles, understanding the differences between cetane and octane can help us better understand their respective applications. Cetane and octane are both measures of the combustion quality of a fuel. Cetane is used to evaluate the ignition delay of diesel fuel, while octane measures the resistance to knocking in gasoline. The cetane nu …

Racing oils are specially formulated oils that contain additional additives such as zinc (aka ZDDP), phosphorus, and sometimes molybdenum. These additives are intended to provide enhanced protection and performance under high temperatures and speeds, making them ideal for racing applications. However, it is important to note that racing oils are not recommended for everyday driving. Using racing oil in a non-track vehicle can lead to the buildup of sludge in the engine and potentially cause dama …

Are you wondering "Should I treat my diesel fuel?"Yes, yes, yes! There are many essential benefits to treating your diesel fuel with a premium additive, such as Schaeffer’s Carbon Treat. Read on to get a quick crash course on diesel additives.If you think you can't afford to treat---think again.  It costs pennies per gallon and you will see an improvement in fuel economy.  This benefit alone will pay for the additive cost, and then you will still receive the other additional …

14 Things You Can Do with Schaeffer’s Citrol®Citrol® smells like oranges and cleans like crazy. Citrol® is a biodegradable, environmentally safe, water-soluble, heavy-duty, solvent cleaner, and degreaser. You Can: Remove Road Tar and AsphaltRemove Grease and OilRemove Rubber marksRemove InkRemove Glue and AdhesivesClean Dirty surfacesRemove Soap ScumRemove LipstickRemove WaxRemove Tree SapRemove cigarette smoke from surfacesDegrease floors and other surfacesRemove stickers???CAUTION: Prolonged …

All Schaeffer's Greases are premium, heavy-duty, quality greases.                                    With 19 different greases in multiple NLGI numbers (thicknesses), that is a lot of different choices!  So, which one is right for you? Read on for some basics on the different Schaeffer greases to help you narrow down your search. Each Schaeffer grease has different attributes. Grease is not a one …

This short article explains some of the benefits you should expect when using premium hydraulic oils or fluids like Schaeffer's. They are all equally important.1. Thermal stability and lower operating temperatures. What happens when a hydraulic fluid gets too hot? Well, lots of things, and none of them are good. Thermal breakdown is very damaging to your equipment. It occurs when heat causes a chemical reaction in the hydraulic oil, which causes the oil's viscosity to change. …

Should I buy expensive engine oil? If you have a high mileage, older car or truck in which you've been using Walmart oil, maybe not!  However, if you have a car or truck that you would like to extend the engine life, a high-quality oil like Schaeffer's can really help.  You can think of engine oil as the lifeblood for your engine.  The purchase price of a new vehicle can be very daunting. A new diesel pickup can be priced well above $80,000!  After you negotiate the …

We have compiled the following list of manufacturer specifications that each of the Schaeffer gear lubes and transmission fluids meets and exceeds to assist you in making the right choice. Please use due diligence when making your choice. (Tip for computer users: Press CTRL+F to get a search window for this article.) (This chart may not be complete and may contain errors. Please refer to each specific product’s TD-Sheet found in the website product listing for the most current codes a …

Schaeffer Oil Recommendations for Chevrolet & GMC Trucks by Buy1Oils.comGASOLINEC/K Series-1998                    #7031500HD, 2500HD, 3500HD1999-2010            #701 or #9003D2011-2014            #9003D Colorado/Canyon2004-2010                 #701 or #9003D2011-2012                 #9003D2013 …

Schaeffer oils can be fully synthetic, para-synthetic, or conventional mineral oil. Let’s take a look below at their different oils. There are quite a few different formulations to choose from because it’s not a one-size-fits-all. Gasoline EnginesSchaeffer’s has a full lineup of gasoline engine oils. They have full synthetic 5W-30, 5W-20, 0W-20, and a racing 5W-50. Their newest addition is the 0W-40 for the Chrysler high-performance engines. There are also two European engine full synthetic 5W …