Prepare for harvest now with quality fuel and lubricants

There are countless factors outside a farmer’s control, including commodity markets and weather. Regardless of what obstacles are thrown your way, you can prepare for harvest by examining your fuel and lubricants. Using high-quality products, investing in fuel and oil sampling, and enrolling in a warranty program are all recommended as you prepare for your busiest season.

Protect your equipment with high-quality lubricants

First-class lubricants begin with better base oils, which are crucial for providing a strong foundation. Quality lubricants stand apart from the rest thanks to the technology behind their complex additive packages.

• Premium oil resists oxidation more effectively than low-quality "yellow bucket" blends, meaning it provides better protection, lasts longer and needs replacing less often — even with constant exposure to air and high temperatures.
• A premium oil also provides more consistent durability, meaning you have less shear and viscosity breakdown during heavy-duty cycles and a better ability to combat water contamination.
• Premium oils also contain better detergents and dispersants to keep critical moving parts cleaner and prevent dirt and soot from causing excess wear.

In the short term, using premium lubricants like Maxtron® Enviro-EDGE® helps reduce operability issues in agricultural equipment, such as brake chatter and other disruptive stickiness that can take place in hydraulic pumps. In addition, premium lubricants minimize wear on the yellow metals that form the critical components of today’s high-tech equipment, allowing for efficient operation in the field.

Ensuring your equipment remains in good condition doesn’t stop with premium oils.  

Why choosing quality premium diesel fuel matters  

Choosing the right diesel fuel is more than just a routine purchasing decision; it’s an investment in keeping tractors, combines, and other essential machines running at peak performance. Fuel quality can directly affect equipment performance and reliability. Poor quality fuel can lead to costly and disruptive issues such as:  

• Reduced fuel efficiency, burning more fuel to do the same amount of work — driving up overall operating costs over time. 
• Loss of power, making it harder for equipment to handle tough field conditions, putting added strain on both operators and machines. 
• Frequent regenerations that interrupt productivity, forcing downtime and lost hours that could otherwise be spent in the field. 
• Injector deposits that affect combustion efficiency, not only reduce fuel economy but can also contribute to costly long-term maintenance issues. 
• Clogged fuel filters, causing unplanned downtime and requiring more frequent replacements, increasing both labor and parts expenses. 
• Corroded fuel lines can weaken critical components, shorten equipment lifespan, and potentially lead to expensive repairs. 
• Sooty exhaust, which is a sign of incomplete combustion that can put increased strain on exhaust after-treatment systems. 

Using high-quality diesel fuel, like Cenex® premium diesel fuel, can help. Its innovative formula is engineered to provide farmers with the power, performance, and protection their equipment needs. The result, confidence that your fuel won’t let you down, whether you’re operating in the middle of harvest season or keeping up with day-to-day chores. 

Invest in LubeScan® used oil analysis & refined fuels sample kits  

Periodic sampling is a great way to understand the condition of your fuel and lubricants. At Cenex, we offer comprehensive fuel and lubricant sampling as part of our dedication to quality. Proactive sampling warns you of any impending issues before they become disastrous.  

Benefits of sampling:  

• Helps indicate contamination  
• Helps catch problems before they turn into larger issues  
• Monitors trends in fuel or lubricant quality  

You can order oil or fuel sampling kits through your local Cenex dealer.  

Enroll in the Cenex Total Protection Plan^® warranty

To help farmers keep their equipment in top condition, many warranty programs include maintenance schedules with guidance for oil analyses and other checkups. If you’re looking to extend the life of your equipment and protect it for up to 10 years or 10,000 hours, check out the best warranty in agriculture – Cenex Total Protection Plan^® warranty. Cenex offers coverage on both new and used equipment. The requirements are simple – conduct the required oil analysis and use Cenex premium diesel fuel and eligible Cenex lubricants to receive coverage.

Check out the Cenex Total Protection Plan warranty page for full coverage details. 

If you have any questions or want to learn more about Cenex fuel and lubricant products, sampling or the Cenex Total Protection Plan, contact your local Cenex dealer.

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About Cenex
Cenex is the largest cooperative refiner in the country, bringing over 90 years of expertise in high-quality energy solutions. Cenex offers premium fuels, lubricants and propane products that power both vehicles and homes in America.