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
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...
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
Automotive Motor Oil For Your Motorcycle?
When it comes to what motor oil to use in your motorcycle there are two continuing debates. The first is between standard petroleum oil versus full synthetic for your bike. The second is whether or not there is any...
Asphalt Starts With Crude Oil
Driving is something that we do everyday, but how often do you think about the road beneath your wheels? Most roads in America are made from it and you know it’s summer when you smell that hot asphalt on pavement...
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...