Lubricants News Updates

Business, Fuel

Saudi Aramco Might Bid for BP’s Castrol Lubricant Assets

Saudi Aramco is considering a potential offer for BP's Castrol lubricant assets, as the Middle Eastern company pushes for acquisitions that deepen its reach in oil consuming countries.

March 5, 2025
Business, Fuel

BP to Prepare Sale of Castrol Lubricants Business

BP Plc is set to announce a potential sale of its lubricants business and abandon plans to cut oil and gas output as it embarks on a shift away from renewable energy.

February 25, 2025
Business, Fuel

How Patriot Transport Tackles Fleet Downtime Amid Challenges

Chicago-based Patriot Transport set out to cut maintenance costs, extend oil drain intervals, and preserve equipment life—all while adhering to manufacturer warranties. This white paper provides timely insights into their approach, offering valuable lessons for fleet managers navigating the demands of the trucking industry.

September 24, 2024
Business, Fuel

Increase your fleet’s fuel economy with the right lubricants

With our recommendation of Mobil Delvac™ Extreme FE 10W-30, GP Transco was able to achieve up to a 1% gain in fuel economy—saving them hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Find out how.

September 1, 2024
Business, Fuel

Lubrication Practices That Save Time and Increase Uptime

With these 4 lubrication best practices, fleet and maintenance managers can keep trucks on the road for longer and save money. Read more from the Mobil Delvac™ team to learn how our experts can help you implement these strategies successfully. 

August 1, 2024
Business, Equipment

Mobil Delvacâ„¢ helped BSA Trucking's fleet become unstoppable

After switching to Mobil Delvac™, BSA Trucking was able to extend oil drain intervals from 30,000 miles to 75,000 miles. As a result, BSA Trucking had less maintenance, kept their trucks on the road longer and increased productivity.  

July 1, 2023
Business, Equipment

Gear Head Debuts Soy-Based Grease Pads for Fifth Wheel Lubrication

ORLANDO, Fla. — Gear Head Lube has introduced soy-based grease pads designed to provide a less messy, faster and more environmentally friendly way to lubricate tractors’ fifth wheels.

February 27, 2023
Business, Technology, Equipment, Fuel

With Electric Cars, Lubricants Industry’s Future Is Fuzzy

The $146 billion lubricants industry is at risk of suffering the same fate as Kodak, thanks to the rise of electric vehicles.

November 18, 2019
Business, Fuel

Western Global Adds Another Sales Division

Western Global, a provider of portable tanks and dispensing equipment for the storage and transportation of fuels, lubricants and other fluid, announced that it has formed a new sales division to focus on rental and equipment customers.

March 29, 2019
Business

Some Fleets Lengthen Oil-Drainage Intervals as Lubricants, Engines Improve, Suppliers Say

Engine-oil drain intervals are generally lengthening as lubricants and engines improve, but fleet managers still face the dilemma of whether to extend replacement timeframes to make their trucks more productive or remain conservative to protect their equipment.

April 1, 2013