Kenworth Makes New Synthetic Axle Lube Standard on All Models, Provides Up to Estimated 1% Fuel Savings

KIRKLAND, WA – Kenworth customers will receive up to an estimated one-percent fuel economy advantage when PACCAR becomes the first company to make a new, full synthetic axle lube standard on its Class 5-8 models in the United States and Canada starting this summer.

by Staff

September 9, 2008

1 min to read

KIRKLAND, WA – Kenworth customers will receive up to an estimated one-percent fuel economy advantage when PACCAR becomes the first company to make a new, full synthetic axle lube standard on its Class 5-8 models in the United States and Canada starting this summer.

Kenworth will introduce Cognis EMGARD FE 75W-90 into production at plants in

Chillicothe

Ohio

;

Renton, Wash.

; and Ste. Therese, Que. Major advantages over conventional gear lubricants include better operating performance, increased gear life, extended drain and all-season lubrication, and reduced maintenance and downtime, the company said.

Cognis EMGARD SAE 50 full synthetic transmission fluid is also standard fill on Kenworth Class 5-8 models and contributes to fuel economy and optimum component protection. Both the synthetic axle lube and synthetic transmission fluid are available at Kenworth dealers.

Cognis is a worldwide supplier of innovative specialty chemicals. The company’s North American headquarters is in

Cincinnati, Ohio

. For more information, visit www.cognis.com.

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