Lubricants News and Updates

Key Takeaways: How Lubricant Suppliers Support Repair Shops

• A dependable lubricant supplier helps your repair shop maintain consistent service quality and customer satisfaction through reliable product availability.
• Technical support from your supplier ensures you're recommending the right products for every vehicle that enters your bay.
• Dennis K. Burke, Inc. delivers commercial lubricants across the Northeast with same-day order confirmations and dedicated account representatives.
• Supply chain reliability becomes critical when servicing mixed vehicle fleets with varied viscosity and specification requirements.
• Strong supplier partnerships reduce downtime, streamline inventory management, and help your shop stay competitive in your local market.

What Do Commercial Lubricant Suppliers Actually Do for Repair Shops?

Your lubricant supplier does more than drop off drums and cases of motor oil. The right distributor becomes a partner in your shop's success, handling everything from product sourcing to technical guidance.

Dennis K Burke is proud to announce that we now carry Valvoline Lubricants and Greases in our line-up.

Industrial gear lubricants are essential to maintaining the efficiency and longevity of gearboxes across a wide range of industries. From reducing friction and heat to protecting against wear and corrosion, choosing the right gear lube ensures optimal equipment performance. In this blog, we’ll explore the three main categories of gear lubricants, their applications, benefits, and key factors to consider when selecting a lubricant, including special considerations for cold weather conditions.

The 3 Categories of Industrial Gear Lubricants

In cold of the winter, the right lubricants are crucial for vehicle performance and engine protection. Here are some key points to consider:

Propylene Glycol (PG) is a versatile, non-toxic heat transfer fluid widely used across numerous industries due to its ability to lower the freeze point of water and operate efficiently within a broad temperature range of -50°F to 325°F. From critical applications like HVAC systems, solar heating, and thermal energy storage to specialized uses in food processing, cosmetics, and industrial manufacturing, PG-based antifreezes and coolants offer reliable performance and safety. When formulated with virgin glycols and high-quality additive packages, PG antifreezes provide excellent corrosion resistance, pH stability, and extended fluid life—making them essential for optimizing equipment longevity and performance across a wide range of demanding environments.

Propylene Glycols have many uses including but not limited to:

Why and where to use a Hydraulic Fluid with a good Dielectric Strength?

We know it’s only summer, but fall will be here before you know it! Now’s the perfect time to get ahead of the season by preparing for colder weather. Don’t wait until the first frost—start stocking up on glycols and antifreeze now to ensure you're ready when temperatures drop.

A common question amongst maintenance personnel is around the life expectancy of our Hydraulic Oils in their machines. For the most part, many maintenance personnel reply that they expect a very short time because of the aggressive environment surrounding the manufacturing equipment.

In the demanding world of marine operations, the reliability and performance of equipment are directly tied to the quality of the lubricants used. Marine engine oils and hydraulic fluids must meet strict environmental and operational standards to ensure the longevity of machinery and compliance with regulatory guidelines. This tip of the month outlines the evolving requirements for heavy-duty marine engine oils and hydraulic fluids, and highlights quality solutions available through Dennis K. Burke that meet these rigorous demands.

In today's high-performance automotive landscape, engine oils are under increasing pressure to meet the demands of modern engines. As engines operate at higher temperatures with less oil, lubricants must evolve to maintain peak performance. With challenges like low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) and the need for advanced detergent additives, engine oils must withstand several factors that degrade their quality over time. These include contamination from water and fuel, oxidation, shearing forces, combustion byproducts, and corrosion. To address these issues, highly refined base oils combined with cutting-edge additives such as anti-wear agents, antioxidants, and friction modifiers are essential in extending both engine life and oil durability.