As the gas and oil industry continues to grow, explorers rely on seismic surveying to determine the location and size of reserves. Establishing on- and offshore reservoirs is important because many people rely on the...
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Kendra Kuhar
Oil Ch-Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: New Diesel and Gasoline Engine Oil Specifications
Selecting the right oil for your vehicle is critical in ensuring it remains a smooth-running and well-oiled machine. And just as your engine oil gets old and needs to be replaced every so often, so, too, do the...
Sarah Simonovich
Understanding Types of Lubricants: Base Oil Groups
Lubricants are primarily used to reduce the friction between two surfaces in mutual contact; in reducing friction, they also help reduce the heat generated when the surfaces move. Friction is an important force that...
The Superbowl Ad You May Have Missed
Millions of viewers were glued to their televisions on February 1 when the New England Patriots faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Superbowl XLIX. The Superbowl is usually known for a great game, great halftime...
Matthew Blockus
What Is Dexos1?
Many have asked this question and in this article, we hope to get you an answer. What is dexos 1? Approximately every 5 years, a new service category is placed on engine oil. The reason behind this is that auto...
John Gula
The State of American Energy
The American Petroleum Institue (API) is a trade organization with 500 members that makes up the vast majority of the petroleum industry in the USA. The API releases a yearly report entitled “The State of American...