Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
country
location
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Nature of Operations      
Company owned and independent distributor locations | location 500    
Dealer locations | location 7,500    
Countries and territories located in | country 190    
Foreign Currency Translation      
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax $ (6) $ (12) $ (18)
Supplemental Cash Flow Information      
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds 622 430 732
Cash payments for interest, net of capitalized interest 82 68 $ 65
Activity in allowance for doubtful accounts      
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable $ 16 $ 16  
Inventory Disclosure      
Percentage of total inventory values using LIFO 12.00% 13.00%  
Minimum      
Investments in Equity Investees      
Percentage of equity method investment ownership 20.00%    
Maximum      
Investments in Equity Investees      
Percentage of equity method investment ownership 50.00%