Testimonials
Monolec Ultra® Engine Oil significantly improved the City of Three Rivers' equipment efficiency and maintenance.
key takeaways
Challenge
Red Barnhart, maintenance director since 1999, improved the City’s equipment condition by converting to LE products, which he had successfully used in the past.
LE solution
Barbie Graham, a lubrication consultant, recommended Monolec Ultra® Engine Oil (8800) for its ability to enhance fuel efficiency, reduce engine wear, and provide reliable performance across all seasons and weather conditions, meeting various major engine manufacturers’ standards.
Results
The City has achieved significant cost savings and operational efficiencies by switching to Monolec 8800 and other LE lubricants, including reduced oil consumption, extended oil drain intervals, and streamlined inventory management.
When I came here maintenance ran me. But thanks to the quality and integrity of LE products, I now run maintenance. It works.
- Red Barnhart
Customer Profile
The City of Three Rivers Public Works Department is responsible for many city services in Southwestern Michigan. Some of their responsibilities include street maintenance, park maintenance, mowing, snow removal, sewage and water maintenance, street light maintenance, and tree and other obstacle maintenance and removal. They have been an LE customer since September 1999.
Application
The City of Three Rivers operates and maintains 130 pieces of equipment required to keep a City in operation. Their equipment includes 8 John Deere mowers, 1989-2001 Internationals, Ford, Sterlings, 3126 B Cats, Cat loader, backhoe, Johnson street sweep, Dodge pickups, and bucket trucks.
Challenge
When Red Barnhart, maintenance director, took over in 1999, the City’s equipment was in less than satisfactory condition. Having used LE products in the past, Red knew that converting to LE was part of what he needed to do to get the equipment back up to good running conditions.
LE Solution
Barbie Graham, LE lubrication consultant, recommended Monolec Ultra® Engine Oil (8800), which is for heavy-duty, longdrain service in diesel and gasoline engines. It improves fuel efficiency, reduces wear and provides all-season, all-weather performance. Monolec 8800 is made from select paraffinic base oils and contains Monolec®, LE’s exclusive wear-reducing additive. It meets and exceeds performance requirements for Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit Diesel, Mack, Volvo, General Motors and Ford, and meets Allison C-4 requirements.
Results
Since the conversion to Monolec 8800 and other LE lubricants, the City has realized that they have more than offset the initial price spent on converting to LE. They have seen less oil consumption, more fuel savings, lower operating temperatures and they have safely extended oil drain intervals to once a year. They have noticed a reduction in inventory, buying all their lubricant needs from one company and they have fewer MSDS sheets to keep track of. Red states, “When I came here maintenance ran me. But thanks to the quality and integrity of LE products, I now run maintenance. It works.”