Oils and Lubricants Blog

  • Fleet Maintenance in 2026: How Advanced Lubrication Technology is Solving the Industry’s Biggest Challenges

    Unplanned vehicle downtime costs fleets between $500 and $2,000 per day, per vehicle. For a mid-sized fleet of 100 trucks, even a modest increase in breakdown frequency can translate to six-figure losses annually. In 2026, fleet managers face a challenging convergence of rising parts costs, technician shortages, and aging vehicles that remain in service longer…

  • Your Vehicle’s 2026 Resolution: Why the New Year is the Perfect Time to Give Your Engine a Fresh Start

    There's something refreshing about a new year. It's a clean slate, a chance to do things a little better than before. And while most of us focus our resolutions on eating healthier or finally organizing the garage, there's another member of your household that deserves a fresh start too: your vehicle. If that sounds a…

  • Beat the Heat: How Advanced Lubricants Protect Engines in Extreme Temperatures

    Engines don’t just battle the road — they battle the weather. When summer heat pushes past 100°F or freezing winters hit hard, your vehicle or machinery faces extreme stress. Without the right protection, ordinary oils break down fast, leading to costly repairs. At Polytron, we deliver advanced lubrication solutions that keep engines safe under any…

  • Always Be Ready With Your 4×4 Differential

    Why Lubricants Are Crucial for Your 4×4 Differential If you’re an off-road enthusiast, you probably know that the heart of a 4×4 vehicle is its drivetrain, and at the core of that system is the differential. The differential is what allows your 4×4 to navigate challenging terrains, distributing power to the wheels that need it…

  • Polytron MTC

    There are two primary functions of motor oil – the first is to lubricate the moving parts of the engine so as to minimize friction, and the second is to protect the metal from corrosion…

  • Polytron Penetrating Lubricant (PL)

    Penetrating lubricant is oil with very low-viscosity which is used to be used penetrate (hence the name) into narrow spaces between two metal parts or between threads. It is most specifically used to lubricate things like…