All About Lubricants

At Quarles, we carry a variety of different lubricant products. Heavy duty diesel motor oils, passenger car motor oils, industrial oils, and coolants are our main four types of lubricants products. Each one has specific applications and formulations:

Heavy Duty Diesel Motor Oils

  • Application: Designed for large, heavy-duty diesel engines found in trucks, buses, construction equipment, and industrial machinery.
  • Formulation: Designed to withstand the high temperatures, pressures, and stresses that these engines operate under. Often contains additives to enhance wear protection, reduce soot buildup, and maintain engine cleanliness.
  • Viscosity: Typically higher in viscosity to provide proper lubrication for larger engine components.
  • Service Intervals: Longer service intervals due to the demanding nature of the applications.

Passenger Car Motor Oils

  • Application: Designed for use in typical passenger vehicles, including cars and light trucks.
  • Formulation: Formulated for excellent fuel efficiency, engine protection, and emissions control for smaller, gasoline-powered engines.
  • Viscosity: Typically lighter in viscosity to ensure smoother engine operation in smaller, high-revving engines.
  • Service Intervals: Generally shorter compared to heavy-duty diesel motor oils.

Industrial Oils and Lubricants

  • Application: Covers a broad category of lubricants used in various industrial machinery and equipment, including compressors, hydraulics, gearboxes, and more.
  • Formulation: Varies depending on the specific application, with an emphasis on protecting industrial equipment and extending its operational life.
  • Viscosity: Depends on the requirements of the machinery being lubricated.
  • Service Intervals: Varies based on the type of machinery and its operating conditions.

Coolants

  • Application: Used in internal combustion engines to regulate engine temperature, prevent overheating, and protect against freezing in cold temperatures.
  • Formulation: Typically a mixture of water and antifreeze additives like ethylene glycol or propylene glycol. Additives provide corrosion protection, temperature control, and freeze protection.
  • Viscosity: Much thinner than oils and are designed to flow easily through the engine’s cooling system.
  • Service Intervals: Requires periodic replacement or maintenance to ensure they continue to provide effective temperature control and protection.

In summary, each type of lubricant serves a specific purpose and is formulated to meet the unique demands of its respective applications, whether it’s providing engine protection in heavy-duty diesel vehicles, maintaining the performance of passenger cars, ensuring the longevity of industrial machinery, or regulating engine temperature in various applications.

Need quality lubricants at low prices?

Quarles is here to provide. We carry the above in a variety of sizes, from bulk to kegs, drums, pails, and cases. If you’d like to place an order for pickup or delivery, you can call 866-953-5823 or fill out this form. If you’re a new customer, apply here first.