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Gulf Western Prices
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Gulf Western Lube Tips
Let’s talk about GREASE. There are some very simple rules with grease. Common grease applications are High Speed/Low Impact (bearings with disc brakes, fast smaller universals) & Low/Med Speed/High Impact (CV joints, bucket pins, slower big universals). Of course there are also those applications somewhere in the middle; however to simplify they are the two ...
Gulf Western Racing Jackets Now Available
Bathurst Hydraulics now has a stock of fantastic Gulf Western clothing in stock at fantastic prices. Contact us to view your limited edition GWRacing jacket, shirts and hats today.
Euro Energy 5w30 – Gulf Western’s Fastest Growing Product Line
With the ever increasing amount of diesel passenger cards, particularly Eropean, fitted with Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) we are seeing increased demand for this oil range. Passenger vehicles along with a light and heavy commercial vehicles that are fitted with DPFs must use a Low SAPS (Suphated Ash, Phosphorus & Sulphur) oil to avoid damaging ...
Cooling System Maintenance
Another Summer is on the way – Time for Cooling System Maintenance. Summertime heat can take its toll on cooling systems already taxed with engine operating temperatures at 100°C to 120°C. Today’s engines have a much tighter cooling margin than previous models. As a result, proper coolant and cooling system maintenance becomes increasingly important to maximizing system life ...
Everything you need to know about O-Rings
The origins of the o-ring can be traced back to the mid-19th century, when cast iron was chosen as a seal for steam engine cylinders. Results showed that an elastomeric material was required to aid sealing. As time passed, and engineers learned how to use rubber, the o-ring was truly invented. Today it has become ...
How can an oil product be cheaper with no compromise to quality?
PRICE Vs QUALITY THE GULF WESTERN ADVANTAGE At Gulf Western we are pleased to be able to offer pricing which is usually more competitive than that of the overseas owned lubricant suppliers. This pricing edge enables our distributors to attract new business by appealing to the cost sensitivity of end users. However we occasionally receive feedback that ...
Gulf Western Guarantees Quality
GULF WESTERN OIL – QUALITY GUARANTEED Any product sold to you by GULF WESTERN OIL comes with our seal of quality guarantee. This guarantee assures you, our customer that: All our base oil originates from virgin, solvent refined hydro treated or hydro cracked feedstock All our products are manufactured under an ISO 9001 quality endorsed ...
How to Bleed Hydraulic Lines
The performance of any hydraulic system relies heavily on the condition and maintenance of the pistons as well as the lines feeding them. Occasionally, these lines may need to be bled in order to obtain the perfect level of pressure and performance. Though most manufacturers feel that you should only use the rather expensive bleeding ...
The Key to Leak-Free Hydraulic Plumbing
Leaks rank number one in the list of most common maintenance issues involving hydraulic equipment. In this article, Brendan Casey details how leak-free hydraulics is achievable and should now be considered the norm for modern hydraulic systems. While not a new problem, the real cost of hydraulic oil leaks to industry – which include makeup ...