Refrigerant compressor oil is separate
The refrigeration compressor uses a refrigerant-compatible oil specified by the unit maker; it is not engine oil.
Long run hours
Reefers can run continuously on long hauls; service by hours.
TRUCKS AND FLEET VEHICLES
Reefer unit (trailer refrigeration) fluids and lubricants.
Diesel engine oil, coolant, and fuel care for transport refrigeration units on trailers and trucks.
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Fluids by compartment.
Confirm the fluid type, grade, and specifications in the reefer unit (trailer refrigeration) maker’s manual before ordering. These examples are not a fitment result for a specific machine.
Reefer diesel engine
Small diesels on refrigeration units follow the unit maker’s oil category and interval.
Diesel oil
Signature Series 15W-40 Max-Duty Diesel Oil
15W-40 Signature Series Max-Duty synthetic diesel oil for compatible diesel engines in demanding service.
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Diesel oil
15W-40 Heavy-Duty Diesel Oil
15W-40 Heavy-Duty synthetic diesel oil for compatible diesel engines in demanding service.
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Coolant condition and clean fuel keep units running in heat and cold.
Coolant & additives
Heavy-Duty Antifreeze & Coolant
Antifreeze and coolant formulated for compatible heavy-duty cooling-system applications.
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Fuel additives
Diesel 4-IN-1 Fuel Additive
Diesel additive combining injector cleaning, lubricity, cetane, and cold-flow functions.
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Fuel additives
Diesel Cold Flow Fuel Additive
Cold-flow diesel fuel additive to help manage fuel waxing in cold weather.
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Ready to order, or have a question first?
Shop AMSOIL directly with Jeff’s dealer number already attached, or open a business account. AMSOIL handles pricing, checkout, and shipping. If you contact AMSOIL another way, give them dealer number 30734402.
Prefer to talk it through? Email Jeff at [email protected] with your equipment, the fluid now in use, and your approximate volume.
Frequently asked questions
What oil goes in a reefer unit engine?
The oil the refrigeration unit maker specifies.
Does AMSOIL make refrigeration compressor oil?
A1’s catalog does not list one; use the unit maker’s specified compressor oil.
General maintenance information. Always follow the equipment maker’s requirements and the current product data. Product availability, pricing, and account terms are set by AMSOIL.
Industries that use this equipment
More trucks and fleet vehicles
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Jeff Pittman · A1 Synthetic Oil · Independent AMSOIL Dealer #30734402 · Newport, Washington · [email protected]