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...
The Holidays always get us a little cheery here at Industrial Outpost. While we listen to Christmas music and eat our weight in cookies and hot cocoa, we can never quite shake the lubricant business. But who could blame...
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...
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...
Purchasing a vehicle is a huge investment. Whether it’s a light passenger car or a heavy duty commercial truck, you want to get the most out of your purchase. Since the average life expectancy of light passenger...
While there’s no use crying over spilled milk, but spilled oil is another story entirely. At PSC, we know that the world runs on industry and that all industry runs on a variety of oils, coolants, solvents, and...
For Spring Dreamers and Dreaders It’s that time of the year: spring. You might not be much into the traditional spring cleaning, but it’s getting harder and harder to ignore that ever-growing “To...
John Wick is back and better than ever in an action-packed sequel this year. If you haven’t seen it yet, you best get on it. It’s fantastic, and this sequel is even better than the first. Fans of the film series know...
Why–and When–Should You Use a Compounded Gear Oil? We know not all oils are created equal: some are meant for your car, some are meant for hydraulic systems, and some are meant for use in gear boxes...
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...