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    Understanding Types of Lubricants: Base Oil Groups(Post)

    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 impo

    What's a High Viscosity Index Hydraulic (HVI) Oil?(Post)

    In a world full of all kinds of different industrial lubricants, greases, and fluids, it's incredibly important to choose the right one for your application. Naturally, if you're opera

    From Oil Rush to Gas Rush: A Brand is Proven(Post)

    The Northern Counties of Pennsylvania have long been a hot bed for natural resources. The first commercially viable drilled oil rig in the United States was completed by Colonel Edwin Drake in

    Industrial Coatings -- The Dark Horse of the Petroleum Industry(Post)

    What do you know about Coatings? Industrial and automotive coatings have been a huge part of the petroleum industry for many, many years, but most consumers don't really understand

    We Undercoated an RV and Here's What We Learned(Post)

    RV's and motorhomes are frequently subject to harsh environments when going on outdoor adventures. We've previously discussed the importance of undercoating your vehicle and how bene

    How Does Cold Weather Affect Your Car Lubricants?(Post)

    Just as cold, winter weather affects you (we typically don't don down layers in the middle of July), so, too, does it affect your vehicle. But while we have the privilege of layering up with thic

    How To Identify A Quality Hydraulic Oil(Post)

    In an optimally running hydraulic system, the temperature would remain consistent throughout the fluids duty cycle, the temperature of the fluid would never exceed 130 degrees, and the vented out

    Winter Products Guide(Page)

    Get ready for the cold with our Winter Products Guide. These videos spotlight dependable gear and treatments built to withstand freezing temperatures—whether it’s keeping engines running smoothly,...

    Petrochemicals: Clearing the Name of Petroleum One Product at a Time(Post)

    Planet Earth runs on Petrol It's no exaggeration to say that the world runs on petroleum and no, I don't just mean automobiles. Petroleum is everywhere, even in places where you least exp

    Petroleum Product of the Week: CDs(Post)

    To this day, there are still certain bands that I will buy CDs for. Many people have switched to a 100% digital life, but nothing beats a tangible CD or vinyl. I own physical copies of m

    What is an Automatic Lubrication System?(Post)

    We all know the importance of lubrication in making sure all things run smoothly. But did you know that bearings hardly last 5-10% of their potential service span if not properly lubricated?

    Why You Need to Treat Your Diesel in the Spring and Summer(Post)

    No diesel owner is going to contest the notion of treating their diesel fuel in the winter, particularly when they live in the Northeast or Midwest where winter runs rampant (and cold). In regions tha

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