Lubricants used in Space
Scott Ekas So you want to build that rocket you’ve been dreaming of? Do it! According to the super nerds that study lubricant applications for space travel, know that space travel has…
Whats the composition of crude oil?
Dead dinosaurs, pressure and time. Put ‘em all together for a gazillion years and BAM, you got crude, baby!
Bentonite Grease Explained
It’s like your wife’s weird cousin that you only see once every 5 years. You’re not really sure what’s up with him; if, when and where he works. If that…
Viscosity Chart Explained
It’s that chart every oil nerd pulls out when someone says “is AW-46 hydraulic the same viscosity as a 30W motor oil”? Viscosity charts are used to determine whether or…
Open Gear Lube – what is it?
Open gears… both ugly and beautiful – like that toothless, super sweet rescue dog your gal saved from death row. Open gear lube is just ugly. Effective, but ugly. Since…
Why use an oil analysis program?
Your doctor looks at bloodwork to see what’s happening inside your body, right? It makes sense, analyzing your blood can give an indication of problems that you can’t see. Oil…
Biodegradability explained
You deleted the emissions system from your GMC..the ozone layer called and said thanks. Can you at least use biodegradable lubes on the bridge your building to access your new…
Why does gear oil smell like rotten eggs?
Oh yea, ever gotten some gear oil on your boots, and then in your truck? That nasty rotten-egg aroma never disappears and usually gets stronger when you turn up the…
Engine Oil Volatility – what does it mean?
Check out that rooster pic. Looks volatile to me. I had a rooster once..Larry. Super insecure, scrappy dude. Anyhow, that s a different type of volatile. The definition of volatility…
Electric Motor Grease, what’s the deal with it?
Electric motors are everywhere. In your home, that blender used for your morning smoothie, that vacuum cleaner picking up the fries and change from under your truck seat and that…