Shawn Schneider - Global Oil Solutions

March 11, 2008
Subject: Kleenoil Letter of Recommendation (Onboard engine oil recycling systems)
As a leader in the excavation industry we are always looking for ways to improve
business processes. Our Business Process Improvement department, developed in
September 2006, takes a 360 degree view of current
processes and suggests improvements. We partner with
organizations that see the big picture and take the time to
understand business objectives. Kleenoil came to us in
January of 2007, asking questions about our entire
program. Their first concern was to gain a comprehensive understanding of our entire
fluid program. The partnership flourished and has proven to be one of the most
successful to date.
The program started with a complete analysis of our oil program. Bulk tanks, lube
trucks, and equipment were surveyed to establish baseline data. Kleenoil came to us
with solutions based on factual data. They consulted with us every step of the way to
create an all encompassing program.
The program has successfully tripled the drain extensions of our over-the-road
equipment. Our mechanics spend more time addressing mechanical or D.O.T. issues
rather than changing oil. Factual data showed off-the-road
extensions could be doubled within the first six months of
the evaluation. We have implemented the change and
continue to evaluate. Our off-the-road goal is to establish
a thousand hours interval, changing oil twice a year unless
dictated by analysis.
When building a relationship with Kleenoil you get more than a vendor. You get a
consultative group who makes a difference. Our relationship has proven to save
hundreds of thousands of dollars and continues to grow. We at Rodman would strongly
suggest establishing a rapport with Kleenoil.
Shawn Schneider
Shawn Schneider
Manager, Process Improvement
Rodman, LLC – Fleet Services
Mario Sinacola & Sons
PO Box 2329
Frisco, TX 75034
To Whom It May Concern:
In the latter part of 2005, we began a maintenance program dedicated to lengthening our oil drain cycles. We
wanted to increase our drain cycles from 250 hours to 400 hours, while maintaining the integrity of the oil. On our
own, we increased the hours from 250 to 300 by changing the OEM filters more frequently.
In December 2005, we were introduced to the Kleenoil Bypass Oil Filtration System and decided to pilot test the
system on a variety of different types of equipment. We filtered engine oil and hydraulic fluid on Gomaco pavers,
Mack Dump Trucks, CAT D9 dozers, scrapers and graders.
The results on all of the equipment have been impressive. Proven through independent oil analysis, we improved
our oil drain intervals to over 800 hours in our engines reducing the amount of downtime. We continue to keep the
hydraulic fluid cleaner than new oil saving unnecessary wear on the hydraulic pumps and valves. In fact, using the
Kleenoil System, we no longer change our hydraulic fluids on a schedule. We now change it by fluid analysis only.
The Kleenoil filter keeps the oil cleaner than new oil, saving us a significant amount of money in upfront
maintenance costs. We believe the biggest savings for our company will happen in the future with decreased
engine wear and less downtime, since our equipment will be running on cleaner than new oil all the time. We
highly recommend this product and will be installing it on more of our equipment in the future.
Sincerely,
Mike Manley
Equipment Superintendent
Mario Sinacola & Sons
mmanley@mariosinacola.com
B E R T R A N D
&
F R E R E
C O N S T R U C T I O N
56 LONGUEUIL, C.P. 301, L'ORIGNAL. ONTARIO, KOB 1KO
FAX: 613. 675-2610
To whom it may concern:
Kleenoil Filtration Products for my company is a sure way of saving. Our operations are
quarry crushing, gravel transportation, excavation and floating.
We first experienced two Kleenoil filters four years ago on a 966D wheel loader and a
Western Star 350 big cam Cummins engine. We scheduled a Kleenoil filter change on the
loader at 200 hours and manufacturer filter & oil change at 500 hours. On the tractor we
scheduled the Kleenoil filter change at 20,000 kilometers and the manufacturer filter and
oil change at 100,000 kilometers or once a year.
We have sent oil samples to Wear Check and Crothers and the results were very
satisfactory.
The following year we purchased 30 more units & installed them on our front end shovel,
euclids, stationary engines, dump and mixer trucks and balance off wheel loaders.
Sleeve pitting on a Cummins engine was the reason why we opened an engine and inspected
the crankshaft, the bearings were done at the same time and let me tell you, we are very
well pleased with this product.
Fuel, water, antifreeze and aluminum and copper sediments could be detected in the filter
before any failure. I strongly recommend Kleenoil filter to anyone.
Jocelyn Cadieux
Service Manager
ENERGY
DRILLING
COMPANY ®
July 22, 2008 To whom it may concern: We started using the Power Up line of additives and grease about four years ago and the Kleenoil filter system about three years ago. With the Power Up additives we saw about a 6% reduction in our fuel consumption along with lower temperatures, lower RPM's, less noise, etc. The Gen 49D fuel additives make your engines burn cleaner and also adds lubricity which is very important on diesel engines because of the new low sulphur diesel. The Gen 49D fuel additives cost about $.09 per gallon. So with gasoline and diesel currently selling at about $4.50, a 6% reduction in fuel consumption saves $.27 per gallon minus the additive cost of $.09 for a net savings of $.18 per gallon. Plus you get the indirect savings of less wear and tear on the engine due to less rpm's, lower temperatures, etc. We are saving even more money with the lubricants for oil, transmissions, gear oil, etc. We were changing our engine oil on our rigs every 250‐500 hours depending on the type of engine. By adding the Power Up product to our engine oil we were able to extend that oil change to 1500 hours all determined by regular oil analysis. However, when we tested the new Kleenoil filter system, we still had good oil at "5000 HOURS" and made the decision to use the Power Up additives and Kleenoil filter systems on all of our engines. We now change our oil at 2000 hours rather than the 250‐500 hours mentioned above which has extended our oil life 4‐8 times. Again, you also get the added value of less temperatures, rpm's, more lubricity, etc. We have oil analysis run at 1000 hours and based on ISO standards our oil at 1000 hours is better than new oil. One big question is how this affects warranties. We are spending about $5.0M on new CAT engines from Puckett and none of these practices will affect our warranty. Thanks, Pat Pat Burns, Jr General Manager Energy Drilling Company P.O. Box 905 Natchez, Ms.39121 pburns@energydrilling.com To whom it may concern,
When we had first heard of the Kleenoil and Power Up products, we understood the concept right away
and were very intrigued to see the results first hand. We knew that having the best protection possible for our
tour buses would minimize downtime and extend component life. Being told that we could become a 'green'
company at the same time by conserving oil was another benefit we were looking forward to achieving.
We had big expectations, but were blown away with the results we actually got! After switching to Thixogrease
and adding the other Power Up products to our rear differentials, transmissions, crank cases and using the
Gen49D diesel additive, we have noticed smoother gear changes, more horsepower and better MPG's, less
blow-by out of the exhaust, our oil analysis is showing that our engine oil is cleaner than brand new off the
shelf and wear in our engines has virtually been eliminated!
The money we're saving through better MPG's and extended oil drains is phenomenal. These products are
actually paying us to use them! We never thought going green would be so cost effective. We were prepared
to add to our budget to get the best possible protection available for our buses with regards to all of our
petroleum based needs, but as I just said, it doesn't cost us to use Kleenoil and Power up, it pays!
With the unconditional lifetime warranty, it is a one time investment that will provide profitable returns for
years to come and we will be utilizing all of these products on every piece of equipment we own and highly
recommend them to anyone who cares about their equipment and their bottom line. The performance of these
products speaks for themselves and the service from the Kleenoil representatives has been second to none.
Sincerely,
K.Wayne Neil
President
Rock Safaris, Inc.
http://www.rocksafaris.com/
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"
Service Across Onfario"
(416)3e8-2s00
t-800-267-4s94
Fax: (4lQ 398-6189
April 8,2004
To Whom It May Concern:
Abrams has been using Kleenoil for four years. We have filters installed on thirty units
and have gone from 5000 kms to 80000 kms between oil changes.We beganby doing oil
sampling to check oil condition. We are currently trying small systemson G.M-, one ton
auto transmissions and continue to install Kleenoil systems on new trucks as they a:rive.
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Paul Gaudin
Fleet ServiceManager
30A Ashwrlen Rd. Toronto,Onario, CanadaM3l IZS
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P.O.Box 366 StationA, Torontq Ontariq Cana& M3M 3A8
Villeneuve Tank Lines
R.R.1, DYER ROAD, MAXVILLE, ONTARIO K0C 1T0
OFFICE (613) 538-2461 - FAX (613) 538-2452
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
We installed a Kleenoil filter unit on a 3406C Caterpillar engine. We did oil sampling
on the engine at regular intervals up to 160,000 kilometers with no breakdown of the
oil. Every unit we have purchased has had a Kleenoil filter installed on it. We
operate a local and a long distance fleet. Prior to installing the Kleenoil filter units
we used to change the main and rod bearings on our Tandem Milk Trucks at
approximately 200,000 kilometers due to the effect of the liquid load shifting back
and forth in the tank with no baffles. Now we do not bother to check the bearings
until we do an inframe because there is very little wear on them.
On our Long Distance Highway Tractors we do not look at or change the rod and
main bearings as we used to do in the past.
When the valve cover is removed the top of the valve train is very clean with no
deposits of carbon or sludge. We run around 150 power units and I would not think
of not installing a Kleenoil filter unit on any of them.
Yours truly,
Glen MacDonald
Maintenance
Supervisor Villeneuve
Tank Lines Villeneuve
Milk Transport
35 JAMIE AVENUE
NEPEAN, ONTARIO K2E BC 1
CANADA
Phone (613) 225-9588
Fax (613) 225-9669
November 13, 2002
To Whom It May Concern
We at Schooner Transport are always looking for new technology to help reduce the costs associated with
running a transport fleet. We have been using oil analyses as a key tool to help extend our drain intervals
on our oil changes.
Since we have switched to Chevron Delo 400 with the help of Kleenoil Filtration Systems, we have twice
had oil samples return a admirable report after running the unit's over the 100,000 km mark.
We would not hesitate to inform others of the results we have had using Kleenoil and Chevron Delo 400
15W40. We have the oil sample reports to prove it.
Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to call.
Steen McDonald
Schooner Transport
To whom it may concern:
We do our level best"
About 15 years ago a likeable gentleman with a British accent passed
through our doors with a new oil filtration system, which was going to not only save
us money in oil purchasing but also extend the life of our diesel engines. With an
understanding of the concept and its applications and with extended oil service just
becoming an accepted option with engine manufacturers, we felt we should give it
a try. We equipped a few units, which were in our dirtiest working environment to
do a trial testing. We extended our oil change interval from 200 hrs to 600 hrs and
began intensive oil sampling and monitoring.
It wasn't long before we realized the benefits in the costs savings of oil,
labour, and disposing of the old oil, now classified as hazardous waste. The oil
sample reports gave us the piece of mind that we were not sacrificing anything to
achieve these cost savings. Also soon noticed was the cleanliness of the oil and
internal components.
We have also given up on the traditional "bearing roll-in" recommended by
some engine manufacturers, as a means of achieving the full life of the engine. We
have prevented major engine failures from just the visual and physical condition of
the Kleenoil filter itself. Our service intervals are now at 250 hours, extending our
drain interval to 750 hrs, or twice a year on most pieces of equipment and vehicles.
We have the Kleenoil filtration on all our diesel engines and even some of our gas
powered vehicles. We have begun installation on our hydraulic units as well. Our
portable filtration unit has become one of our most valuable tools for transferring
and cleaning of most fluids.
Kleenoil is continually making improvements to the quality of their system
and its components and has always listened to our suggestions and concerns.
As soon as we receive a new unit, the first call is to Kleenoil to have their filtration
system installed.
I believe the benefits of this system to be substantial and recommend it to
any individual or company. As the old saying goes, "It's easier to save a buck than
to make a buck", this surely applies to our relationship with Mr. Barry Phillips and
Kleenoil Filtration Canada Ltd.
Sincerely,
Mike Felker Equipment
Manager
www.cruickshank.on.ca
1.If,Y-1A-2484
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May5, 2004
To WhomIt May Concern:
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reportsat 15,000km interrals. Theusualoil analysis
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To whom it may concern/
Cam-Scott
Truck and Trailer HepairLtd has beenusing the l{leenoil
Oil Filtration system for nine years now. We initially testedit on
severalunits and were so pleasedthat we now have it installedon
most oI our fleet of ninety highway tractors. We also have the
systemsinstalled in a dozensf trailer reefer units with plans to
install them in most ol our units in the next lew years.
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With thesesystemsinstalledin our tractors,we are now running our
units up to 80,000 kilometersbetweenoil servicedrops.
Ysu can be assuredthat I am tnell satisfiedwith the l{leenoiloil
Filtrationsystemand that the savingsincurred by the reducedneed
oI full oil services easily coversthe initial csst of the installation oI
the system.
Sincerely,
Brian Gilroy
Garage Manager,
Canr-ScottTruck & l'railer Rcpair-sLtd.
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Apnl 16,2004
To Whom It May Concem:
Brico Transportation
Ltd., hasbeenusingKleanoilFiltrationSystemsfor thepast10years.
Originally3 trucks,andasthe fleet grewwe currentlyrun 45 truckson the systern. We
extendthe oil drainperiodsto 80,000kms changingthe KeanoilCartridgeevery20,000kms.
We will continueto install svstemsin our newtrucksasthevarrive.
Regards,
gth Line
3231
Innisfil, ON
LgS 324
Canada/U.S.A. 1 -A00-563-005a
(7O5) .431 -5959
Telephone
(7O5) 431-59OO
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E-mail
info@bricotrans-com
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