Maintenance Matters

Maintenance Matters


Maintenance Matters: Oil Viscosity & Fleet Strategies with TA Petro & Castrol | Road Gang Radio

September 23, 2025

In this week’s edition of Maintenance Matters, host Jimmy Mac is joined by Kevin Lindsey, Manager of Technical Service for TravelCenters of America, along with special guests from Castrol:

Eric Arnold – Field Engineer

Byron Kelchner – Senior National Account Manager, Fleets


Together, they break down:

What viscosity really means and why it matters for your engine

How fleets can strategize oil usage to maximize performance and savings

Best practices for maintaining trucks under today’s demanding conditions

Whether you’re an owner-operator or managing a fleet, these insights can help you make smarter, more cost-effective maintenance decisions.


Guests:

Kevin Lindsey | TravelCenters of America

Eric Arnold | Castrol Field Engineer

Byron Kelchner | Castrol Senior National Account Manager, Fleets


Hosts:

Jimmy Mac | RadioNemo



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