The cost of bad maintenance

Maintenance – we’ve all heard it before, usually it means an expense; time and money… More cost! In the good old days, we got by on the ageless principle, ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!’ However, Progress always intervenes with such ideology, and things change. Things get better. Things improve. Efficiency needs to increase.…

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Overheating Engine

It’s been said that more than half of all engine failures can be traced to cooling system problems. The cooling system is a complex mix of components, and very often one major component is totally overlooked when searching for a solution to overheating problems – the engine lubrication system! After thoroughly checking the usual suspects…

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Transmission & Driveline Problems

Wear is one of the most costly factors in operating vehicles or machinery, causing direct cost, inconvenience and lost production through engine, transmission and driveline problems. Lubricating oil viscosity (oil thickness or drag) is the single most important factor in preventing wear of mechanical components. It is essential that a minimum viscosity be maintained at…

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How Much Do I Need?

Maxodyne Product Lineup

Depending on the product, the amount needed can be worked out pretty easily. As the products are mixed with either the fuel (diesel or gasoline), or the oil (engine, transmission, differential or hydraulics) at a particular rate, some simple math can be applied to determine the correct size required. Below is the complete list of…

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