Synthetic Axle Lube
Initial Findings
Synthetic lubes/oils maintain their viscosity at low and high temperatures and have less friction and heat, which promotes energy efficiency and fuel economy. Significant improvements have been made to synthetic lubricants and the increase in scale has contributed to lower costs.
Challenges
Cost of Technology
Synthetic lube costs more
Availability on the Road
Synthetic lube can be harder to find when the truck is away from its home location