Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Shell changes the way fleets change their oil
 Shell introduced a new oil change service to the Canadian market that allows operators to do a complete oil change in as little as five minutes and without any of the mess. Shell LubeExpress uses the closed-loop ESOC (Environmentally Safe Oil Change) machine that uses purged air to quickly remove old oil.
To use this system, a truck must first be fitted with the necessary couplings to accommodate the two hoses: one to purge the used oil while the other replenishes the engine with fresh oil. The air line purges the entire engine and filter while the oil is still hot, ensuring the complete removal of contaminants that are still in suspension. As the oil is purged into the drain pan, the mechanic can begin removing the oil filter or conducting other preventive maintenance.
Mechanics can then enter the amount of new oil required and whether or not an oil sample is desired via the machine’s touch screen. There are also environmental benefits as well because of the closed-loop system, there’s no spillage and the used oil is routed directly to the waste oil tank.
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