Lubrication and why it's important. Everyone knows cars, trucks, recreation vehicles, motorcycles and more require lubrication, but not everyone understands why. A lubricant is a substance used to reduce friction between … [Read more...]
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Motor Oil 2016 Price increases
Over the last few months numerous lubricant suppliers and manufactures have announce price increase in the motor oils and greases. Increase base oils and packaging costs are predominantly cited as the reason for the price increases. Price increases have been in the 5% -14% range. Some manufactures have announced two (2) price increases in the […]
How do dramatic temperature swings affect engine oil?
Big temperature swings are common in much of North America. In February 2011, the town of Nowata, Okla. saw a record low of -31ºF (-35ºC). Just a week later the temp climbed to 79ºF (26ºC). That’s a 110ºF (61ºC) swing in only a week. The underlying concern for motorists is that ambient temperature changes will […]