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Power Service vs. Howes: Best Diesel Fuel Anti-Gels

Owners and operators of diesel-run equipment know the importance of treating their fuel, especially in the winter. Failing to do so can cause a multitude of problems: either your equipment may not run

Ever Wonder How Oil Refineries Work?

How does that black, gooey stuff that comes out of the ground turn into the clear, easy-flowing liquid that fuels our cars and homes? The process has been fine-tuned over time and many differ

Haste makes Waste Oil: How a Nigerian teenager's invention promises a bright future for her country

When speaking, the humble, teenaged, World Science Champion from Nigeria, Kpakpando Akaeze, exhibits an intellect and eloquence far beyond her years. By 15, Kpakpando was retrofitting gener

What is Urban Warming and How is LA Fighting it?

Urban heat islands, also called urban warming, is becoming more and more common. Lately, cities have been working to combat the effects with some preeeetty —cool methods. What is Urban War

Petroleum Product of the Week: How Crayons are Made

Crayons are a kid's best friend Ah, the joys of childhood: recess, nap time, virtually no responsibilities, and coloring. Take me back, right? Who doesn't want a chocolate chip cookie and a

How Koch Saved Kendall Motor Oil

As one of the leading motor oil brands, Kendall has a rich and unique history. Kendall Motor Oil's roots trace back to northwestern Pennsylvania in Bradford Country. In 1881, E

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 risk

What is Rust (and how can you stop its reign of terror)?

From automotive undercarriages to old boats, chains, trains, and wheelbarrows, rust is pervasive. And it's destructive. But what, exactly, is it? If you haven't picked up a guitar in ye

How Does Winter Affect Your Car's Tires?

With winter comes all sorts of good stuff: sledding, snowball fights, cozy fires, and skiing are just a few perks. But winter brings its fair share of problems, too: icy roads, snowy sidewalk

How Howard Hughes Revolutionized Oil Well Drilling

This man was Howard Hughes before Howard Hughes was Howard Hughes You might know Howard Hughes as the American Hollywood producer, businessman, real estate mogul, and pilot, but what about

How John Wick Services his 1969 Ford Mustang

By Summit Entertainment, Fair use. 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

Steam and STEAM: How We Can Power the Next Industrial Revolution

History repeats itself, they say. And they, of course, often attribute this to the mistakes we make. Humans like to make the same errors over and over, never learning from the