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Petroleum Service Company’s Category Information videos provide an in-depth look at our various product categories, helping you understand their features, benefits, and applications. Whether you're searching for the right lubricants, coatings, or industrial solutions, these videos offer expert insights to guide your purchasing decisions with confidence. Explore each category to find the best products for your needs.


 

Did you know Full Synthetic Oils are typically more beneficial to engines compared to Mineral-based oils. But do you know why? The key difference is in their molecular structure, which allows for greater stability and...

Shop Full Synthetic Passenger Car Engine Oils

 

Joe and John break down our Small Engine Oils and Lubricants Category, containing a wide variety of lubricating oils for all of your small engine needs. 2-stroke, marine, motorcycle, ATV, bar & chain lubricants and more.

Shop Small Engine Oils & Lubricants

 

Joe and John return to the Red Brick Studio to discuss Octane! They break down what it is, what you need to know about it, and how it impacts your fuel and engine in different racing applications!

Shop Race Fuel by Octane Rating Shop Race Fuels

 

Joe and John return to the Red Brick Studio to discuss the Aviation Lubricants category on our website. Search for your product either by SAE weight or by application! We offer the highest quality Aviation Oils and...

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Joe returns to the Red Brick Studio to breakdown what you'll find in our "Sales and Promotions" category on PetroleumServiceCompany.com

Shop Sales & Promos

 

Learn more about our section of Automobile and Light Truck lubricants. Here, you will be able to navigate down from engine oils, transmission fluids, gear lubricants, hydraulic fluids, power steering, brake fluids...

Shop Auto & Light Trucks

 

Learn more about our section of fleet and heavy duty equipment lubricants by component. Here, you will be able to navigate down from diesel engine oils, transmission fluids, gear lubricants...

Shop Fleet & Heavy Duty Lubricants

 

PSC's Fleet and Heavy Duty Equipment Lubricants category breaks down finished lubricating oils that are used by Commercial Vehicles, Trucks, Tractor Trailers, Buses as well as Heavy Duty Off-Road Equipment such as...

Shop Fleet & Heavy Duty Lubricants

 

Tractor Hydraulic Fluid and Farm Equipment Transmission Fluids are generally multipurpose oils that may be implemented in equipment that employs a single fluid tank or oil reservoir to administer...

Shop Tractor Transmission Fluid

 

Learn more about PSC's line of Heat Transfer Fluids, including propylene glycol-based, ethylene glycol-based, and mineral oil-based fluids.

Shop Heat Transfer Fluids

 

Compressors are used in a wide variety of applications, sizes, and configurations. But one thing that is consistent is they all require lubrication to protect their moving parts...

Shop Compressor Oils

 

Way oils are designed to lubricate, reduce friction, and increase performance in slide ways in machine tools, otherwise referred to as linear bearings. Slide ways (or slideways) in machine tools require...

Shop Slide Way Lubricants

 

PSC offers a wide selection of Synthetic EP Gear Oils in weights ranging from: ISO VG 68 to ISO VG 680 or AGMA 2 to AGMA 8 From leading brands Chevron, Shell, Phillips 66, BlueSky Lubricants, and more in...

Shop Synthetic "EP" Gear Oils

 

What is turbine oil and what are they used in? John and Susie are back in the Red Brick Studio to explain the applications, performance benefits, and common misconceptions.

Shop Turbine Oils

 

In the first episode of Coatings Corner, David Thompson, VP of Industrial Coatings at PSC, breaks down the different types of rust preventative coatings and their applications to John. Some of these coatings include...

Shop Rust Preventative Coatings

 

Hydraulic oils can be used in a wide range of applications, from anti-wear to biodegradable and more. John and Joe are here to break down the differences between each type of oil and what their typical...

Shop Hydraulic Oils

 

John & Joe break down PSC's line of automotive lubricants by component, including engine oils, transmission fluids, gear lubes, and more. Shop leading brands Mobil, Kendall, Pennzoil, Sunoco, and Super S.

Shop Automotive Lubricants

 

John & Joe are back to discuss PSC's line of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), commonly referred to as AdBlue. Learn more about the composition, what applications it is used in, and how to purchase.

Shop Diesel Exhaust Fluid "DEF"

 

Joe & John review PSC's line of antifreeze, coolants, and heat transfer products that help control the temperature of equipment and engine parts in all weather conditions. Shop leading brands Peak, Mobil, DOW, Sierra, Berkebile, Phillips 66, and more.

Shop Antifreeze & Coolants

 

Petroleum Service Company provides a wide variety of chemical additives to help with your maintenance requirements. Whether you need to de-ice your windshield or prevent your fuel lines from freezing, you’ll find the...

Shop Chemical Additives

 

John & Joe are back to discuss PSC's offering of fuel additives that address a wide variety of fuel performance issues from leading brands Power Service, Howes Lubricator, K100, and more.

Shop Fuel Additives

 

From hydraulic oils to gear lubricants and rock drill oils, PSC has you covered. Find out more about our extensive line of industrial and manufacturing lubricants from leading brands in multiple size options.

Shop Industrial & Manufacturing Lubricants

 

Cold weather hydraulic fluids, commonly called HVI hydraulic oils, have a higher viscosity index than typical oils that allow them to flow in a much wider temperature range. These oils help prevent equipment failure and...

Shop Cold Weather Hydraulic Oil

 

John & Joe discuss the extensive line of automotive and fleet lubricants at PSC. You can find engine oil, transmission fluid, gear lubricants, hydraulic fluids, brake fluids, power steering fluid and much more...

Shop Fleet & Heavy Equipment Lubricants

 

Conventional passenger car engine oils are mineral-based and derived from crude oil. They provide lubrication at high temperatures, maintains stability over long periods of time, and are generally cheaper than synthetic oils (but that doesn't make them less effective).

Shop Passenger Car Engine Oils

 

For over 50 years our paints and coatings have been applied on everything from your Grandfather's Firebird to sub-aquatic submarines used by the United States Navy...

Shop Industrial Coatings

 

Conventional passenger car engine oils are mineral-based and derived from crude oil. They provide lubrication at high temperatures, maintains stability over long periods of time, and are generally cheaper than...

Shop Synthetic Blend Engine Oils

 

At Petroleum Service Company, we are constantly updating our clearance section with items for several reasons. John & Joe are here to break it down, whether it's due to a name/design change, overstock items...

Shop Clearance Items

 

This week, John and Joe discuss Non-Detergent engine oils. John explains that even though these are classified as "engine oils," they're really used for air compressors. Watch and learn why.

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Joe and John are back again to discuss the differences and the uses of greases.

Shop Greases

 

This week, John and Joe discuss high-performance engine oils. Overall, engine oils are made to do more than they used to, but engines in classic vehicles were made differently and need something more from oils.

Shop High Performance Engine Oils

 

Made from ether and petroleum distillates, starting fluid can be used in both gasoline and diesel engines, as well as lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, motorcycles, and more. Containing a special lubricant...

Shop Starting Fluid

 

Conventional passenger car engine oils are mineral-based and derived from crude oil. They provide lubrication at high temperatures, maintains stability over long periods of time, and are generally cheaper than synthetic oils (but that doesn't make them less effective)...

Shop Conventional Motor Oil

 

Joe & John discuss PSC's extensive line of full synthetic engine oils that exceed OEM specifications from leading brands Kendall, Mobil, Sunoco, and Pennzoil.

Shop Full Synthetic Engine Oils

 

John & Joe discuss PSC's extensive line of passenger car engine oils (PCMOs) from leading brands Kendall, Sunoco, Pennzoil, Coastal, Shell, Mobil, Lubriguard, and more. They also cover specifications such as API SM/ ILSAC GF-4, API SN/ILSAC GF-5, and General Motors...

Shop passenger car engine oils

 

Joe & John are back at it breaking down PSC's line of engine cleaners from Autoguard, CRC Industries, GUNK, and Purple Power. Each of these products have unique qualities that perform exceptionally in...

Shop Engine Cleaners

 

Does Joe know what CLP stands for? John helps break down penetrating oils and CLPs as well as their multiple applications from companies such as...

Shop Penetrating Oils

 

John explains to Joe the different types of carburetor and fuel injector cleaners.

Shop Cleaners & Degreasers

 

Joe & John review our line of absorbent products from The Dri-Rite Company and PolySafe. John breaks down the wide range of applications, as well as absorbency in terms of gallons.

Shop Absorbent Products

 

Joe & John review our line of brake parts cleaners from CRC Industries & Autoguard. John explains the key differences between chlorinated and non-chlorinated formulas, where to apply brake cleaner, and more.

Shop Brake Cleaner

 

Petroleum Service Company isn't just about lubricants. We offer a full line of additional maintenance supplies, from cleaners, degreasers, hand soaps, penetrating oils, windshield washer fluid, and more...

Shop Additional Maintenance Supplies

 

What is a compounded gear oil? What makes them different from others? Here, John & Jim go over their applications and key characteristics.

Shop Compounded Gear Oil

 

Jim and Joe from PSC explain what rust and oxidation oils are, and discuss some common applications.

Shop Rust and Oxidation Oils

 

Jim and John from PSC explain what Synthetic (Non-Extreme Pressure) Gear Oils are, and when to use them.

Shop Synthetic (Non-EP) Gear Oils

 

Jim and John discuss extreme pressure gear oil, its main applications and uses, and what differentiates it from other gear oils.

Shop EP Gear Oils

 

Jim and John talk about what gear oil is and how it is used.

Shop Gear Oil

 

Jim and John from PSC explain what Synthetic (Non-Extreme Pressure) Gear Oils are, and when to use them.

Shop Synthetic R&O Oil

 

Jim from PSC explains what Military Specification MIL-H-5606 is, as well as the applications this type of hydraulic fluid is used in.

Shop MIL-H-5606 Hydraulic Oil

 

Jim from PSC explains what Mineral-Based Rust and Oxidation (R&O) oil is comprised of, as well as typical applications.

Shop Mineral-Based R&O Oils

 

Jim describes what makes hydraulic oil designed for use in off-road and construction equipment different from other types of hydraulic fluids.

Shop Off-Road Equipment Hydraulic Oil

 

In this video, our lubricants expert Jim Lewis explains what separates a biodegradable hydraulic oil from just any regular 'ole oil. These lubricants provide exceptional performance while exceeding environmental regulations adopted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. EPA.

Shop Zinc Free Hydraulic Oil

 

Lubricants expert Jim Lewis is back to explain what separates Food Grade lubricants from other hydraulic oils.

Shop Food Grade Hydraulic Oil

 

Anti-Wear Hydraulic Fluids (AW Hydraulic Oils) prevent wear in hydraulic systems and carry away heat and debris from system components. Anti-Wear Hydraulic Oils are available in several viscosities as well as varying quality-levels (based on additive make-up). The variability...

Shop AW Hydraulic Oils

 

High Viscosity Index (HVI) Hydraulic Oils are formulated to maintain their ideal viscosity, or thickness, over an extreme range of temperatures. HVI Hydraulic Oils achieve increased performance levels through the use of...

Shop HVI Hydraulic Oils
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