DIY oil change In the debate of changing your own oil versus going to the shop to have it done, there’s a lot to consider: do you have the time, equipment, the know-how? What’s the real cost of each? What are the...
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Sarah Simonovich
Crude-Oil Futures Drop 2%, Settle At Four-Week Low On Demand Worries
Global economic forecasts anticipate shrinking crude demand with rising output, which has created a drop in futures. Understand the current market situation from the this article @ 4-traders.com or read below. –U...
Matthew Blockus
What Are The Worlds Largest Oil Reserves?
Below is a great map by country detailing the worlds largest oil reserves, which are the amount of oil that can be technically and economically recovered from the ground. The map also displays oil production by country...
The Phillips 66 Highway Hostesses
Wouldn’t it be nice if every gas station bathroom you went into was clean? The whole industry had a big issue with bathroom cleanliness in the 1930’s. Many brands notably Phillips 66 solved this problem with...
What Does A Barrel Of Oil And Whiskey Have In Common?
Why are there 42 gallons to a barrel of oil? Doesn’t 42 gallons seem like a strange number when 55 gallon drums are so prevalent today. It turns out that this number was dictated in Pennsylvania, the birthplace of...
Extend The Life Cycle Of Your Fleet
The Heavy Duty Trucking magazine continually looks at the cost of keeping your fleet on the road and generating revenue. Corrosion is taking an unprecedented toll on fleet equipment. If you would like a better...
Flashback Series: Antique Gas Pump Globes
FLASHBACK SERIES: From over 88 years of history Petroleum Service Company has built up a collection of vintage oil signs and collectibles of all shapes and sizes. We thought it might be interesting to share some of them...
The Cyclical Nature Of Oil Prices
Here is a summary of a great article, “The Oil and Gold Boom Are Over,” from Bloomberg about the cyclical nature of commodity prices. This is a great piece if you want to understand the overall economic pattern that...
10 Tips For Better Fuel Economy
Temperatures are rising, students will soon be on summer break, and road crews are out in full force. Summer driving season is upon us. After a long cold winter many families are making their plans to get out and enjoy...
What Products Are Produced From a Barrel Of Crude Oil?
Have you ever wondered what a barrel of crude oil can produce? A barrel contains a total of 42 gallons of crude oil. The total volume of products made from crude oil based origins is 48.43 gallons on average–6.43...