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5 Quick Tips to Get Your Ride Ready for the Spring
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 28 2022
Unfortunately, it's still cold outside......and while the wind whips and the snow continues to fall …
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 28 2022
Unfortunately, it's still cold outside......and while the wind whips and the snow continues to fall …
How Does Cold Weather Affect Your Car Lubricants?
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 21 2022
Just as cold, winter weather affects you (we typically don't don down layers in the middle of July),…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jan 21 2022
Just as cold, winter weather affects you (we typically don't don down layers in the middle of July),…
What are Product Allocations?
James Lewis on Jun 22 2021
You might be hearing the term "Allocations" or phrase “Your Products are being put on Allocati…
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James Lewis on Jun 22 2021
You might be hearing the term "Allocations" or phrase “Your Products are being put on Allocati…
Mobil SHC 600 Series Price Increases - Find Equivalents
Petroleum Service Company on May 17 2021
The Mobil SHC 600 Series are one of the leading lines of synthetic rust and oxidation oils availabl…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 17 2021
The Mobil SHC 600 Series are one of the leading lines of synthetic rust and oxidation oils availabl…
Know Your Food Grade Lubricants
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 10 2021
Lubricants play an important role in keeping the food service industry running smoothly and safely. …
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 10 2021
Lubricants play an important role in keeping the food service industry running smoothly and safely. …
What is the Shelf Life of Oil? Ins and Outs of Oil Storage
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 18 2020
If you frequently purchase oil drums for your business or quarts to maintain an engine, you may ofte…
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Petroleum Service Company on Nov 18 2020
If you frequently purchase oil drums for your business or quarts to maintain an engine, you may ofte…
Understanding Types of Lubricants: Grease
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 17 2020
Choosing the Right GreaseWhen it comes to your vehicle, your industrial manufacturing equipment, and…
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Petroleum Service Company on Nov 17 2020
Choosing the Right GreaseWhen it comes to your vehicle, your industrial manufacturing equipment, and…
Mobil DTE 20 vs. DTE 20 ULTRA Series: What's The Difference?
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 13 2020
You may have noticed that Mobil has recently updated and replaced the DTE 20 Series with the DTE 20 …
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Petroleum Service Company on Oct 13 2020
You may have noticed that Mobil has recently updated and replaced the DTE 20 Series with the DTE 20 …
What is Oil Viscosity? | Comparative Oil Viscosity Chart
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 06 2020
If you've changed your own oil before, then chances are you know what the "w" in 5w-20 means (HINT: …
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Petroleum Service Company on Oct 06 2020
If you've changed your own oil before, then chances are you know what the "w" in 5w-20 means (HINT: …
What Is Dexos1?
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 01 2020
Many have asked this question and in this article, we hope to get you an answer. What is dexos1?Dex…
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Petroleum Service Company on Oct 01 2020
Many have asked this question and in this article, we hope to get you an answer. What is dexos1?Dex…
Semi-Synthetic Passenger Car Engine Oils Explained
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 20 2020
With Semi-Synthetic Passenger Car Engine Oils, also known as Synthetic Blend Engine Oils, the name r…
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Petroleum Service Company on Sep 20 2020
With Semi-Synthetic Passenger Car Engine Oils, also known as Synthetic Blend Engine Oils, the name r…
Aeroshell Changes Aviation Oil Case Sizes
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 05 2019
If you normally purchase Aeroshell aviation oil in cases of twelve one-quart bottles, you might hav…
Aeroshell
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 05 2019
If you normally purchase Aeroshell aviation oil in cases of twelve one-quart bottles, you might hav…
What does AW Stand For?
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 08 2018
When it comes to the different types of hydraulic oil, AW is one of the most commonly-used. But what…
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Petroleum Service Company on Aug 08 2018
When it comes to the different types of hydraulic oil, AW is one of the most commonly-used. But what…
Conventional Passenger Car Engine Oil
Petroleum Service Company on May 25 2018
Before scientists engineered semi-synthetic and fully synthetic oil, people relied on conventional p…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 25 2018
Before scientists engineered semi-synthetic and fully synthetic oil, people relied on conventional p…
Polish Your Fuel with Power Service Diesel Kleen +Cetane Boost
Petroleum Service Company on May 07 2018
With the arrival of Spring, it's time to clean your diesel fluid with Power Service Diesel Kleen +Ce…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 07 2018
With the arrival of Spring, it's time to clean your diesel fluid with Power Service Diesel Kleen +Ce…
What Does Grease Color Mean and How Does it Affect Lubrication?
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 26 2018
Greases are solid or semi-solid lubricants generally composed of oil(s) thickened with soap (or othe…
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 26 2018
Greases are solid or semi-solid lubricants generally composed of oil(s) thickened with soap (or othe…
Skiing: Here's the Key to Gliding Down the Slopes
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 07 2018
This time of year, skiing is a popular sport for many. For some, it's popular year-round if the weat…
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 07 2018
This time of year, skiing is a popular sport for many. For some, it's popular year-round if the weat…
Should You Change Your Oil Every 3,000 Miles?
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 31 2018
Owning a car requires taking preventive maintenance steps to ensure your car lasts as long as possib…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jan 31 2018
Owning a car requires taking preventive maintenance steps to ensure your car lasts as long as possib…
What is an Automatic Lubrication System?
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 03 2018
We all know the importance of lubrication in making sure all things run smoothly. But did you know t…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jan 03 2018
We all know the importance of lubrication in making sure all things run smoothly. But did you know t…
What is Engine Oil Analysis?
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 22 2017
Engine oil analysis is a key component of regular maintenance routines. It's a quick and efficient w…
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Petroleum Service Company on Nov 22 2017
Engine oil analysis is a key component of regular maintenance routines. It's a quick and efficient w…
Third Round of Price Increase for Finished Lubricants
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 13 2017
Rising costs of raw materials, including base oils and additives, are to blame for the three rounds …
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Petroleum Service Company on Nov 13 2017
Rising costs of raw materials, including base oils and additives, are to blame for the three rounds …
Why Lubricant Additives are Important
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 25 2017
There's a reason why additives are added to your lubricating oil; in fact, there are plenty of…
Lubricants
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 25 2017
There's a reason why additives are added to your lubricating oil; in fact, there are plenty of…
Benefits and Uses of Full Synthetic Engine Oil
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 15 2017
It's not uncommon for a vehicle to require using full synthetic engine oil--but, why? Well, the synt…
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Petroleum Service Company on Sep 15 2017
It's not uncommon for a vehicle to require using full synthetic engine oil--but, why? Well, the synt…
All About Passenger Car Engine Oil
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 06 2017
If you're wondering what exactly classifies as a passenger car motor/engine oil (PCMO), the answer i…
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Petroleum Service Company on Sep 06 2017
If you're wondering what exactly classifies as a passenger car motor/engine oil (PCMO), the answer i…
Everything You Need to Know About Recycling Motor Oil
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 14 2017
In a world that is becoming more and more aware of the importance of recycling, we thought it was ab…
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Petroleum Service Company on Aug 14 2017
In a world that is becoming more and more aware of the importance of recycling, we thought it was ab…
Kendall GT-1 Euro Oil Meets Chrysler MS-11106 EcoDiesel Requirements
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 12 2017
A technical service bulletin was issued for 2016 Ram EcoDiesel and Jeep Grand Cherokee. In 2014, en…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jul 12 2017
A technical service bulletin was issued for 2016 Ram EcoDiesel and Jeep Grand Cherokee. In 2014, en…
Why it's Important to Treat Diesel Fuel Year-Round
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 29 2017
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DeVilbiss Air Compressor Restoration
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 14 2017
The sound of an air compressor is part of my childhood. I grew up hearing the startup of the motor w…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jun 14 2017
The sound of an air compressor is part of my childhood. I grew up hearing the startup of the motor w…
These Industrial Absorbent Products Got You Covered
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 01 2017
While there's no use crying over spilled milk, but spilled oil is another story entirely.At PSC, we …
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Petroleum Service Company on Jun 01 2017
While there's no use crying over spilled milk, but spilled oil is another story entirely.At PSC, we …
How Do You Lubricate a 10,000 Year Clock?
Petroleum Service Company on May 17 2017
Time flies when you're busy contemplating the next ten millennia...Time. It's on your side. It's cha…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 17 2017
Time flies when you're busy contemplating the next ten millennia...Time. It's on your side. It's cha…
Understanding Lubricants: Solid and Dry Film Lubricants
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 17 2017
When we think of lubricants, we tend to think more along the lines of fluids--substances that are fl…
Lubricants
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 17 2017
When we think of lubricants, we tend to think more along the lines of fluids--substances that are fl…
Where Are Don Draper's Accounts Today?
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 10 2017
There was a period of time when I wanted to move to New York and be a big-time advertising gal. I ha…
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Petroleum Service Company on Apr 10 2017
There was a period of time when I wanted to move to New York and be a big-time advertising gal. I ha…
What is MIL-H-5606?
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 29 2017
What does it mean when an oil meets MIL-H-5606 specifications? There are different oils and lubrica…
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 29 2017
What does it mean when an oil meets MIL-H-5606 specifications? There are different oils and lubrica…
The Story Behind WD-40
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 20 2017
WD-40 is a celebrity amongst fellow lubricants. It's become a household name over the years, and rig…
Lubricants
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 20 2017
WD-40 is a celebrity amongst fellow lubricants. It's become a household name over the years, and rig…
Understanding Types of Lubricants: Synthetic Oils
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 13 2017
Sometimes when we think of synthetic, it tends to be in direct opposition to natural: synthetic fibe…
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 13 2017
Sometimes when we think of synthetic, it tends to be in direct opposition to natural: synthetic fibe…
What are Compounded Gear Oils?
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 06 2017
Why--and When--Should You Use a Compounded Gear Oil?We know not all oils are created equal: some are…
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 06 2017
Why--and When--Should You Use a Compounded Gear Oil?We know not all oils are created equal: some are…
America's manufacturing sector can take a few tips from the Germans
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 02 2017
A city upon a hill. A manufacturing powerhouse. An energy-efficient country; a country run on indust…
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 02 2017
A city upon a hill. A manufacturing powerhouse. An energy-efficient country; a country run on indust…
Understanding Types of Lubricants: Biolubricants
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 23 2017
Environmentally-friendly lubricating oils do exist-- and they don't require sacrificing performance.…
Lubricants
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 23 2017
Environmentally-friendly lubricating oils do exist-- and they don't require sacrificing performance.…
Understanding Types of Lubricants: Base Oil Groups
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 18 2017
Lubricants are primarily used to reduce the friction between two surfaces in mutual contact; in redu…
Lubricants
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 18 2017
Lubricants are primarily used to reduce the friction between two surfaces in mutual contact; in redu…
Ever Wonder How Oil Refineries Work?
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 09 2017
How does that black, gooey stuff that comes out of the ground turn into the clear, easy-flowing liqu…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jan 09 2017
How does that black, gooey stuff that comes out of the ground turn into the clear, easy-flowing liqu…
What's a High Viscosity Index Hydraulic (HVI) Oil?
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 02 2017
In a world full of all kinds of different industrial lubricants, greases, and fluids, it's incredibl…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jan 02 2017
In a world full of all kinds of different industrial lubricants, greases, and fluids, it's incredibl…
Is It Possible for Santa to Run a Toy Factory in the North Pole?
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 21 2016
Though the exact location of his infamous house and workshop is unknown (I imagine it's to avoid the…
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Petroleum Service Company on Dec 21 2016
Though the exact location of his infamous house and workshop is unknown (I imagine it's to avoid the…
Nanomanufacturing | The Shrinking of an Entire Industry
Petroleum Service Company on Dec 06 2016
Just how small is 'nano?' " This question tops the list of the National Nanotechnology Initiative…
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Petroleum Service Company on Dec 06 2016
Just how small is 'nano?' " This question tops the list of the National Nanotechnology Initiative…
CNG may be the new, preferred fuel for Fleet Owners
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 29 2016
Commercial vehicle fleets are not all diesel-powered. Over the last few years, the diesel-dominate…
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Petroleum Service Company on Nov 29 2016
Commercial vehicle fleets are not all diesel-powered. Over the last few years, the diesel-dominate…
By the 2020s, we may be able to mine asteroids for rocket fuels and precious metals
Petroleum Service Company on Nov 07 2016
Getting into the mining business for coal and metallic minerals in 2016 may seem like a fruitless bu…
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Petroleum Service Company on Nov 07 2016
Getting into the mining business for coal and metallic minerals in 2016 may seem like a fruitless bu…
Huge shale discovery in West Texas may lead to a miniature US oil boom
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 26 2016
It's been a long time since the Apache Corporation of Houston, Texas drilled its first oil well. Wes…
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Petroleum Service Company on Oct 26 2016
It's been a long time since the Apache Corporation of Houston, Texas drilled its first oil well. Wes…
Petroleum Product of the Week: Football Helmets
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 21 2016
For the nearly $8 billion dollar business that is the NFL, so much of its yearly profit weighs heavi…
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Petroleum Service Company on Oct 21 2016
For the nearly $8 billion dollar business that is the NFL, so much of its yearly profit weighs heavi…
Trump, Clinton, and their plans to revitalize the US manufacturing sector
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 07 2016
Little over a week ago, most American eyes and ears were busy scrutinizing the back-and-forth exchan…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 07 2016
Little over a week ago, most American eyes and ears were busy scrutinizing the back-and-forth exchan…
Recycling your Motor Oil: is it actually possible?
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 08 2016
My grandfather used to wear spent grease as if it were a fashion statement.It stained his finger nai…
can you recycle engine oil
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 08 2016
My grandfather used to wear spent grease as if it were a fashion statement.It stained his finger nai…
The Circulatory System: The Hydraulics of the Human Heart
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 29 2016
In 1648, a French mathematician named Blaise Pascal proved that when applied to a fluid, pressure wi…
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Petroleum Service Company on Aug 29 2016
In 1648, a French mathematician named Blaise Pascal proved that when applied to a fluid, pressure wi…
Intelligent Machinery Threatens Manufacturing Jobs and Experts "Believe this to be a good thing"
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 24 2016
If you've stepped inside a modern manufacturing plant, you have probably witnessed, first-hand, the …
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Petroleum Service Company on Aug 24 2016
If you've stepped inside a modern manufacturing plant, you have probably witnessed, first-hand, the …
Who really invented the wheel? (And what took us so long?)
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 09 2016
As a nation, we've all grown way too accustomed to the presence of the wheel. Still, it makes s…
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 09 2016
As a nation, we've all grown way too accustomed to the presence of the wheel. Still, it makes s…
Top 5 Iconic Rides from modern Hollywood Films and their Famous (or infamous) Drivers
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 03 2016
There's been a lot of cool movies, a lot of cool cars, and a lot of cool actors …
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Petroleum Service Company on Aug 03 2016
There's been a lot of cool movies, a lot of cool cars, and a lot of cool actors …
Pennsylvania once provided 1/3 of the world's oil. The result? 200,000 abandoned and explosive oil wells.
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 02 2016
In March of 1848, a Mormon merchant named Samuel Brannan confirmed the discovery of vast amounts of …
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 02 2016
In March of 1848, a Mormon merchant named Samuel Brannan confirmed the discovery of vast amounts of …
How old is crude oil? And where did it really come from?
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 28 2016
Our world burns 3,570,000,000 gallons of crude oil per day. To put this in perspective, we can…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jul 28 2016
Our world burns 3,570,000,000 gallons of crude oil per day. To put this in perspective, we can…
How America helped create the trillion-dollar Saudi Arabian Oil Industry
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 19 2016
September 1933, a few miles inland from the Persian Gulf, near Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Two American ge…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jul 19 2016
September 1933, a few miles inland from the Persian Gulf, near Jubail, Saudi Arabia. Two American ge…
How Iron Man (and the media) have twisted our perception of bionics and how they're actually HELPFUL
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 14 2016
The 21st century has a habit of realizing science-fiction prophecies of the past. Early and mid-tw…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jul 14 2016
The 21st century has a habit of realizing science-fiction prophecies of the past. Early and mid-tw…
Understanding the Whale Oil Myth and the Rise of Petroleum
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 08 2016
The whale oil myth: thanks to the free market, petroleum arrived in the nick of time to save the dwi…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jul 08 2016
The whale oil myth: thanks to the free market, petroleum arrived in the nick of time to save the dwi…
Why "Tesla Motors" isn't called "Edison Motors
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 05 2016
The great debate of DC vs AC power has raged on for over a century. — Google it — you're certai…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jul 05 2016
The great debate of DC vs AC power has raged on for over a century. — Google it — you're certai…
Why Outsourcing is one of the STUPIDEST endeavors in American History
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 06 2016
At least 5,100,000 manufacturing jobs in the United States have been outsourced to other countries s…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jun 06 2016
At least 5,100,000 manufacturing jobs in the United States have been outsourced to other countries s…
Quality Base Oils: The Foundation of a Great Lubricant
Petroleum Service Company on May 25 2016
Lubricants used in industrial or vehicular applications are generally comprised of two components: a…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 25 2016
Lubricants used in industrial or vehicular applications are generally comprised of two components: a…
Mind your own Big Business: Industry hangs on for dear life in America
Petroleum Service Company on May 16 2016
In late 2014, the United States economy finally succumbed to its long-prophesied fall behind the wor…
Industry
Petroleum Service Company on May 16 2016
In late 2014, the United States economy finally succumbed to its long-prophesied fall behind the wor…
The Power of Fluids: The Unique Properties of Hydraulic Oils
Petroleum Service Company on May 11 2016
An Oily HistoryEver since the Industrial Revolution, machinery and engine lubrication has been a fun…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 11 2016
An Oily HistoryEver since the Industrial Revolution, machinery and engine lubrication has been a fun…
Choosing the best Paint for your home
Petroleum Service Company on May 05 2016
Good paint comes at a high cost. What constitutes a good paint is a question we get all the t…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 05 2016
Good paint comes at a high cost. What constitutes a good paint is a question we get all the t…
The Curious Fame of the Hydraulic Press Channel Guy (and some GIFs, of course)
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 21 2016
What the (expletive)? Hydraulic Press Channel GuyWe've all been there: caught in the midst of a viol…
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Petroleum Service Company on Apr 21 2016
What the (expletive)? Hydraulic Press Channel GuyWe've all been there: caught in the midst of a viol…
Why I've learned to love my Automatic Transmission
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 13 2016
As a young driver, the word transmission did little more for me than provide me with delayed-onset a…
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Petroleum Service Company on Apr 13 2016
As a young driver, the word transmission did little more for me than provide me with delayed-onset a…
Understanding Industrial Gear Lubricants
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 11 2016
Industrial vs. Automotive OilsNot all lubricants are created equal. And just as you wouldn't want to…
Lubricants
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 11 2016
Industrial vs. Automotive OilsNot all lubricants are created equal. And just as you wouldn't want to…
The Difference Between PSC and "Big Oil"
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 07 2016
Even free-range chickens return to their coop. Environmentally-friendly, Sustainable, All-natura…
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Petroleum Service Company on Apr 07 2016
Even free-range chickens return to their coop. Environmentally-friendly, Sustainable, All-natura…
Haste makes Waste Oil: How a Nigerian teenager's invention promises a bright future for her country
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 24 2016
When speaking, the humble, teenaged, World Science Champion from Nigeria, Kpakpando Akaeze, exhibits…
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 24 2016
When speaking, the humble, teenaged, World Science Champion from Nigeria, Kpakpando Akaeze, exhibits…
Number 86 -- PSC celebrates its incorporation on St. Patrick's Day
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 17 2016
March 17 is a day of cultural and religious celebration for the Feast of Saint Patrick. A…
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 17 2016
March 17 is a day of cultural and religious celebration for the Feast of Saint Patrick. A…
Industrial Coatings -- The Dark Horse of the Petroleum Industry
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 10 2016
PSC just recently announced that we'd be carrying two products, Tectyl 435D and Tectyl 437D, in 5 ga…
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 10 2016
PSC just recently announced that we'd be carrying two products, Tectyl 435D and Tectyl 437D, in 5 ga…
DIY: A Guide on How to Change Your Vehicle's Engine Oil
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 05 2016
DIY oil change In the debate of changing your own oil versus going to the shop to have it done, …
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 05 2016
DIY oil change In the debate of changing your own oil versus going to the shop to have it done, …
The Problem With Petroleum -- Crying Over Spilled Oil
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 03 2016
It's hurting both your profits and the earth — but as a natural substance, why do the various ecosys…
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 03 2016
It's hurting both your profits and the earth — but as a natural substance, why do the various ecosys…
Think trips to the Gas Pump are too Inconvenient? Now there's an App for That.
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 25 2016
So chances are you've been here at some point in your life: you're driving to work, already running …
Culture
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 25 2016
So chances are you've been here at some point in your life: you're driving to work, already running …
What does PSC stand for? (You won't believe the responses)
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 23 2016
For those of you not "in-the-know," PSC stands for Petroleum Service Company. Yes, a third of the ac…
Aviation
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 23 2016
For those of you not "in-the-know," PSC stands for Petroleum Service Company. Yes, a third of the ac…
Fuel as Food? It seems that not all oils are created equal.
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 09 2016
Rarely do the sentiments of YouTube commenters so uniformly align. Refrained variations of the same…
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 09 2016
Rarely do the sentiments of YouTube commenters so uniformly align. Refrained variations of the same…
The Actual Barrel -- The Great Misunderstanding of Oil Transportation
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 20 2016
So. Oil has dipped below the cost of a steel drum. It has dipped below the cost of an expensive stea…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jan 20 2016
So. Oil has dipped below the cost of a steel drum. It has dipped below the cost of an expensive stea…
Premium at a Premium: Dispelling the Myths Surrounding Gasoline Grades
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 09 2016
Oh, the misinformation... If you've got the nice ride and the extra bills to go with i…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jan 09 2016
Oh, the misinformation... If you've got the nice ride and the extra bills to go with i…
Pitch, and the World's Longest Active Science Experiment
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 14 2015
You might find it hard to believe, but there is a science project that's been —ongoing since 1927 at…
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Petroleum Service Company on Oct 14 2015
You might find it hard to believe, but there is a science project that's been —ongoing since 1927 at…
3 Methods For Protecting and Preserving Spare Gearboxes
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 07 2015
Proper care and storage of spare gearboxes is critically important for insuring gearbox reliability.…
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Petroleum Service Company on Oct 07 2015
Proper care and storage of spare gearboxes is critically important for insuring gearbox reliability.…
GIF Gallery: Factory Machines Making Things
Petroleum Service Company on Sep 18 2015
At Petroleum Service Company, we supply the highest quality petroleum-based lubricants for all t…
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Petroleum Service Company on Sep 18 2015
At Petroleum Service Company, we supply the highest quality petroleum-based lubricants for all t…
Choosing the Right Corrosion Preventive Coating With METFAR
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 15 2015
The world of protective undercoatings is growing. Projections estimate the industry to be worth $26.…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jul 15 2015
The world of protective undercoatings is growing. Projections estimate the industry to be worth $26.…
The Torch That Uses Diesel Fuel to Cut Steel
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 02 2015
New technology has allowed for diesel, biodiesel, kerosene, and military JP fuels to be burned at su…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jul 02 2015
New technology has allowed for diesel, biodiesel, kerosene, and military JP fuels to be burned at su…
The Difference Between Cetane and Octane
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 23 2015
Whether you realize it or not, you've seen octane ratings on a regular basis. It's what makes one ty…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jun 23 2015
Whether you realize it or not, you've seen octane ratings on a regular basis. It's what makes one ty…
Anti-Corrosion Market to be Worth $26.5 Billion by 2019
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 12 2015
According to a February 2015 report from wallstreet:online, the anti-corrosion coating market could …
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Petroleum Service Company on Jun 12 2015
According to a February 2015 report from wallstreet:online, the anti-corrosion coating market could …
Did You Know? Astronauts Use Lubricants In Space
Petroleum Service Company on May 28 2015
You might not realize it, but even astronauts are using industrial lubricants to face the unique cha…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 28 2015
You might not realize it, but even astronauts are using industrial lubricants to face the unique cha…
Molecular Level Research Enables Oil-Catching Mesh and Improved Lubricity
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 23 2015
Ohio State University researchers have developed another tool in the every-expanding list of effecti…
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Petroleum Service Company on Apr 23 2015
Ohio State University researchers have developed another tool in the every-expanding list of effecti…
Simple Ways to Monitor Lubricant Conditions
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 06 2015
Inspections are commonly done on assets to ensure that everything is in good, working condition. It …
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 06 2015
Inspections are commonly done on assets to ensure that everything is in good, working condition. It …
SAE Updates Classification System to Include SAE 8 and SAE 12
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 23 2015
The Society of Automotive Engineers, better known as SAE, has published an update to their Engine Oi…
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 23 2015
The Society of Automotive Engineers, better known as SAE, has published an update to their Engine Oi…
When To Choose Between Synthetic and Mineral Oil
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 07 2015
More often than not, when it comes down to what's a better lubricant between mineral oils and synthe…
Autos
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 07 2015
More often than not, when it comes down to what's a better lubricant between mineral oils and synthe…
Shell Seals Deal to Build Petrochemical Plant in South Iraq
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 30 2015
Royal Dutch Shell signed a deal with Iraq on January 28 to build a petrochemical plant in the Basra …
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Petroleum Service Company on Jan 30 2015
Royal Dutch Shell signed a deal with Iraq on January 28 to build a petrochemical plant in the Basra …
The Petrobot Project
Petroleum Service Company on Jan 29 2015
In an ever-progressing chain of developments designed to make the dirty work of oil production more …
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Petroleum Service Company on Jan 29 2015
In an ever-progressing chain of developments designed to make the dirty work of oil production more …
The Basics Of Industrial Lubricants
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 22 2014
When it comes to Industrial Lubricants there is a lot to learn. It is not just the endless line of a…
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When it comes to Industrial Lubricants there is a lot to learn. It is not just the endless line of a…
Automotive Motor Oil For Your Motorcycle?
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 11 2013
When it comes to what motor oil to use in your motorcycle there are two continuing debates. The firs…
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Petroleum Service Company on Oct 11 2013
When it comes to what motor oil to use in your motorcycle there are two continuing debates. The firs…
Making The Grade With The Petroleum Quality Institute Of America
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The Petroleum Quality Institute of America, PQIA, recently tested products offered by Petroleum Serv…
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Petroleum Service Company on Sep 09 2013
The Petroleum Quality Institute of America, PQIA, recently tested products offered by Petroleum Serv…
From Oil Rush to Gas Rush: A Brand is Proven
Petroleum Service Company on Aug 12 2013
The Northern Counties of Pennsylvania have long been a hot bed for natural resources. The first comm…
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Petroleum Service Company on Aug 12 2013
The Northern Counties of Pennsylvania have long been a hot bed for natural resources. The first comm…
Tips For Chain Saw Maintenance
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 20 2013
Proper chain saw maintenance is vitally important for your safety and the life of your machine. Here…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jul 20 2013
Proper chain saw maintenance is vitally important for your safety and the life of your machine. Here…
Understanding Biodegradable Lubricants
Petroleum Service Company on Jul 10 2013
There are many considerations when it comes to choosing between biodegradable lubricants and standar…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jul 10 2013
There are many considerations when it comes to choosing between biodegradable lubricants and standar…
Interactive Real Time Map Of The Oil World
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 26 2013
Abo.net, which stands for About Oil, has designed a really useful and unique tool. Their interactive…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jun 26 2013
Abo.net, which stands for About Oil, has designed a really useful and unique tool. Their interactive…
Asphalt Starts With Crude Oil
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 15 2013
Driving is something that we do everyday, but how often do you think about the road beneath your whe…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jun 15 2013
Driving is something that we do everyday, but how often do you think about the road beneath your whe…
Harness Oil: How Big Oil Got Its Start
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 11 2013
Many of today’s oil companies got their start selling harness oil. Early oilmen really did not know …
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Petroleum Service Company on Jun 11 2013
Many of today’s oil companies got their start selling harness oil. Early oilmen really did not know …
How To Identify A Quality Hydraulic Oil
Petroleum Service Company on Jun 07 2013
In an optimally running hydraulic system, the temperature would remain consistent throughout the flu…
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Petroleum Service Company on Jun 07 2013
In an optimally running hydraulic system, the temperature would remain consistent throughout the flu…
Crude-Oil Futures Drop 2%, Settle At Four-Week Low On Demand Worries
Petroleum Service Company on May 31 2013
Global economic forecasts anticipate shrinking crude demand with rising output, which has created a …
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Petroleum Service Company on May 31 2013
Global economic forecasts anticipate shrinking crude demand with rising output, which has created a …
What Are The Worlds Largest Oil Reserves?
Petroleum Service Company on May 25 2013
Below is a great map by country detailing the worlds largest oil reserves, which are the amount of o…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 25 2013
Below is a great map by country detailing the worlds largest oil reserves, which are the amount of o…
The Phillips 66 Highway Hostesses
Petroleum Service Company on May 24 2013
Wouldn’t it be nice if every gas station bathroom you went into was clean? The whole industry had a …
aviation
Petroleum Service Company on May 24 2013
Wouldn’t it be nice if every gas station bathroom you went into was clean? The whole industry had a …
What Does A Barrel Of Oil And Whiskey Have In Common?
Petroleum Service Company on May 23 2013
Why are there 42 gallons to a barrel of oil? Doesn't 42 gallons seem like a strange number when 55 g…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 23 2013
Why are there 42 gallons to a barrel of oil? Doesn't 42 gallons seem like a strange number when 55 g…
Drilling For The Same Oil Continents Away
Petroleum Service Company on May 14 2013
Today in the arena of oil exploration companies are facing new geopolitical circumstances with the i…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 14 2013
Today in the arena of oil exploration companies are facing new geopolitical circumstances with the i…
The Cyclical Nature Of Oil Prices
Petroleum Service Company on May 08 2013
Here is a summary of a great article, —The Oil and Gold Boom Are Over, " from Bloomberg about the cy…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 08 2013
Here is a summary of a great article, —The Oil and Gold Boom Are Over, " from Bloomberg about the cy…
Fuel Treatment: The Key To Protecting Your Engine From Ethanol Damage
Petroleum Service Company on May 03 2013
As with most motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, lawnmowers, snow blowers, and weed whackers, we …
Autos
Petroleum Service Company on May 03 2013
As with most motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, lawnmowers, snow blowers, and weed whackers, we …
What Products Are Produced From a Barrel Of Crude Oil?
Petroleum Service Company on May 01 2013
Have you ever wondered what a barrel of crude oil can produce?A barrel contains a total of 42 gallon…
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Petroleum Service Company on May 01 2013
Have you ever wondered what a barrel of crude oil can produce?A barrel contains a total of 42 gallon…
Oil Facts For Kids
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 29 2013
Check out this range of fun oil facts for kids and enjoy learning some interesting information about…
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Petroleum Service Company on Apr 29 2013
Check out this range of fun oil facts for kids and enjoy learning some interesting information about…
Interactive Map of World Oil Consumption
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 17 2013
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has an interactive world map that provides oil cons…
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Petroleum Service Company on Apr 17 2013
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has an interactive world map that provides oil cons…
Getting Your Oil Changed Is Big Business
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 10 2013
Oil changes drive traffic through U.S. service bays and offer the best opportunity to cross-sell oth…
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Petroleum Service Company on Apr 10 2013
Oil changes drive traffic through U.S. service bays and offer the best opportunity to cross-sell oth…
Petroleum Based Ink: Crude In Your Pen?
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 09 2013
Petroleum was once included in ink and was both fast drying and dependable. Changing oil prices and …
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Petroleum Service Company on Apr 09 2013
Petroleum was once included in ink and was both fast drying and dependable. Changing oil prices and …
Understanding Viscosity - What Those Numbers Mean On A Quart of Oil
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 03 2013
Picking out the proper grade motor oil is becoming increasingly difficult.With OEM constantly coming…
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Petroleum Service Company on Apr 03 2013
Picking out the proper grade motor oil is becoming increasingly difficult.With OEM constantly coming…
A Big Year For Ethanol
Petroleum Service Company on Apr 02 2013
Good news for ethanol producers. Farmers will plant 97.282 million of acres of corn this year, the m…
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Petroleum Service Company on Apr 02 2013
Good news for ethanol producers. Farmers will plant 97.282 million of acres of corn this year, the m…
WTI Oil Rises to One-Month High on Cyprus
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 28 2013
If you're interested in how the debt crisis in Cyprus affected crude prices globally then read this …
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 28 2013
If you're interested in how the debt crisis in Cyprus affected crude prices globally then read this …
Diesel Fuel Additives ... It's a No-Brainer and Necessity For Your Engine
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 28 2013
With the ever changing, environmental restraints that are being placed on the diesel engines and the…
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 28 2013
With the ever changing, environmental restraints that are being placed on the diesel engines and the…
The Birth of The Petroleum Industry Happend In The USA
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 21 2013
Petroleum's full potential was not seriously explored until the mid 19th century, but Native America…
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 21 2013
Petroleum's full potential was not seriously explored until the mid 19th century, but Native America…
Government Regulates Minimum Requirements In Refiners
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 16 2013
This year gasoline has lagged behind what many predicted its demand forecast would be. Increasing re…
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 16 2013
This year gasoline has lagged behind what many predicted its demand forecast would be. Increasing re…
Talk To Us: Staying Current In The Ever Changing Petroleum Marketplace
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 08 2013
As we marvel at new technology and social media we also cannot lose sight of the advancement in fuel…
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 08 2013
As we marvel at new technology and social media we also cannot lose sight of the advancement in fuel…
The Hard Facts On A Barrel of Crude Oil
Petroleum Service Company on Mar 08 2013
Have you ever thought about that elusive barrel of crude oil?What is it and what does it represent? …
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Petroleum Service Company on Mar 08 2013
Have you ever thought about that elusive barrel of crude oil?What is it and what does it represent? …
Welcome to A Petroleum Service
Petroleum Service Company on Feb 13 2013
A PETROLEUM SERVICE.There will always be questions about Petroleum products. From 88 years of downst…
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Petroleum Service Company on Feb 13 2013
A PETROLEUM SERVICE.There will always be questions about Petroleum products. From 88 years of downst…
Industrial Lubricants: Practical Methods to Go Green
Petroleum Service Company on Oct 23 2012
INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS: PRACTICAL METHODS TO GO GREEN Businesses search for eco-friendly and cost-sa…
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Petroleum Service Company on Oct 23 2012
INDUSTRIAL LUBRICANTS: PRACTICAL METHODS TO GO GREEN Businesses search for eco-friendly and cost-sa…