When looking for a quality engine oil, you might wonder whether you should go with a full synthetic. A number of factors determine what engine oil is right for you and your vehicle; however, if you’re looking for...
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Sarah Simonovich
Why Lubricant Additives are Important
There’s a reason why additives are added to your lubricating oil—in fact, there are plenty of reasons, all of which are important for its performance characteristics. When it comes to lubricants, they start out with a...
5 Common Automotive Engine Myths
Proper engine maintenance is key if you want to keep your car driving smoothly for as long as possible. Oil is a major component in routine car maintenance: it keeps the engine lubricated, prevents corrosion, and...
Understanding Types of Lubricants: Synthetic Oils
Sometimes when we think of synthetic, it tends to be in direct opposition to natural: synthetic fibers versus natural fibers (polyester vs cotton), synthetic or artificial dyes versus their natural counterparts (Yellow...
How Can a Heat Wave Affect Your Engine Oil?
Beat the heat before it beats you As heat waves once again sweep our nation—continually expanding throughout the West and searing through the North—it is important to be mindful of the risks and potential dangers of...
Understanding Industrial Gear Lubricants
Industrial vs. Automotive Oils Not all lubricants are created equal. And just as you wouldn’t want to mix up, say, tanning oil with grease, you don’t want to mix up your automotive lubricants with your industrial...
DIY: A Guide on How to Change Your Vehicle’s Engine Oil
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...
The Art of Oil: Turning Petroleum into a New Medium
Oil Paintings What comes to mind when you hear of or think of oil paintings? Da Vinci? Rembrandt? Van Gogh? It’s doubtful that you actually think of oil, as in motor oil. Because oil paintings are done with a different...
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
A Little Known Fact About Generator Maintenance
As winter approaches those that live in cold climates face the possibility of downed power lines from the ice and snow. Generators of all sizes are being used throughout the season for prime or continuous power supplies...
Matthew Blockus