What’s a kingpin?
Scott Ekas The mob boss for starters…but it’s also a key component in trucking. In the world of transportation and logistics, the kingpin plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and…
June 2024
What’s in an engine oil additive package?
These aren’t the additives you put in your Bloody Mary, these are for performance. Engine oil additives are crucial components in modern lubricants, enhancing their performance and ensuring engine longevity.…
What’s the shelf life of engine oil?
….Not as long as that moonshine in the freezer, but longer than the milk you left in the ‘fridge at camp. Engine oil is the lifeblood of any vehicle, ensuring…
What’s an “EP” gear oil?
For me, extreme pressure is trying to handle a 1” impact wrench.. they twist me up like a pretzel. Gear oil with EP however, it gets work done. What is…
What’s the make up of asphalt?
Those roads you do burn outs on…the same ones you race on…all asphalt. Here’s what they’re made of, Earnhardt. Asphalt, a ubiquitous material in modern infrastructure, is primarily composed of…
How many vehicles are produced in the USA annually?
…..fewer than the number of big bucks I’ve got on the wall, tell you that. The United States is one of the world’s leading car manufacturers, with millions of vehicles…
What the heck is Sweet Crude anyways?
…comes from the ground, and it’s pretty sweet! Sweet crude oil, often referred to as light sweet crude, is a type of petroleum that is prized for its low sulfur…
What percent of tractor trailer tires are retreads?
I’ll bet you wish you could retread those 20” tires you smoked off your wife’s minivan last Friday night. Nice work. In the United States, approximately 80% of tractor-trailer tires…
What percentage of your house is made from petroleum products?
The dog house is wood and tin… that she-shed you’re on the hook to build….lots of petroleum products. Petroleum plays a significant role in various aspects of our lives, including…