PARTA is now using Bio-based engine products

Bio-based solutions have replaced many of the additives lost with recent emission reductions in diesel fuel. Portage Area Regional Transit Authority is taking advantage of Outstanding Lubricant Performance.

PARTA gained fuel efficiency as a result of using Bio-Power, a bio based fuel conditioner, to clean up the carbon deposit problems and many of the low sulfur issues on our 67 vehicle fleet. As a result PARTA could see over $50,000 in savings on fuel and maintenance costs this year. PARTA's exhaust emissions have also been significantly reduced resulting in a more friendly environment for our riders.

Bio-based fluids perform and protect your environment while extending the life of our equipment and reducing our dependency on foreign oil supplies. A renewable solution providing Americans jobs and America a more safe economic future. PARTA, to our knowledge, is the only transit property in the country using multiple bio-based solutions!

Why Bio-Based at PARTA?

• Farm Security and Rural Investment Act (2002) As a Result, Federal Agencies are Required to Buy Bio-based Products to the Maximum Extent Practicable, Provided:
• Products are Available
• Meet Performance Standards
• Reasonable Priced / Best Value
• Two Executive Orders in 1998 and 1999
• Promoted the use of Renewable and Bio-based Products by all Government Agencies
• 2002 Farm Bill (Domestic Economic Security)
• Renewable, recyclable
• Biodegradable
• Food Grade
• No Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's)
• Fire Resistant
• Energy Efficiency =Super High Viscosity Index
• Excellent Lubricity

PARTA currently uses Bio-based:

• Engine oil
• Gear Oil
• Hydraulic Fluid
• Fuel Additive
• Penetrating fluid

PARTA will use approximately 1400 gallons of bio-based motor oil this year in our 67-vehicle fleet. Can you imagine what it would mean if all transit properties across our country were to follow PARTA's lead! New York City alone operates over 850 transit buses serving 368,000 riders a day. This would be more than just talking about, reducing dependency on foreign oil, creating a more clean and green environment, and creating jobs. This would be making it happen. We have the technology and the ability right here in the Buckeye state!