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Some of the reasons we have become dependent on fossil fuels

There are many reasons why the world became dependent on fossil fuels, and continues to rely on them. For example, it has so far been relatively cost-effective in the short run to burn fossil fuels to generate electricity at strategic … Continue reading

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Modern motor oils come in many forms

Modern motor oils offer different grades and brands. Though they may appear similar, they are not the same on the inside. Mineral-based motor oils have been refined; synthetic motor oils are completely manmade using a base of mineral oils; and … Continue reading

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We all use certain industrial lubricants

Most of us use types of industrial lubricants regularly – if you apply some oil to a squeaky hinge, you are using a lubricant. Of course, many industrial uses of lubricants are much more complex than that; many industries can … Continue reading

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The difference between mineral and synthetic lubricating oils

Conventional motor oil is refined from crude petroleum oil. Crude oil is a naturally occurring substance that contains millions of different types of molecules, many of these are similar in weight but differ in structure. Because refining separates products by … Continue reading

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So many types of lubricant

There are many types of lubricant, like the mineral oil, synthetic oil and lubricating greases. Mineral oils are a common first choice. Basic decisions about which type of lubricants to use vary by a number of factors. Mineral oils are … Continue reading

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