Most of us grew up hearing that you should get an oil change every 5,000 miles or so. But is that true? And what about modern technology? Can't engines go much longer since they are so fuel efficient? OilWorks is a fuel supplier serving the Columbus, Ohio area. Our team delivers diesel fuel and lubricants, including motor oil, so that you can be sure you never run out. Below, we'll take a look at …Read More
We all use fuel every day of our lives, and it could be safe to say almost every minute of our lives. From the heat that heats your home to the water bottle you are drinking from, carbon energy impacts our lives in almost every way. Most of us don't think about all of the products made from energy, including the gas that we put in our vehicles. Did you know that there are different types of diesel…Read More
Most of us take for granted that when we flip on a switch power will come on. This includes when we hit the start button on any of our appliances, such as washing machines, dishwashers, and microwaves. However, if a power outage occurs, your home and business is suddenly without power. Your cash registers, card readers, automatic doors, lighting, and even security system may go down, leaving your …Read More
When you pull up to the pump to get gas, you often see different types of fuel selections. For the most part, you ignore all the others except the one you need, not paying too much attention to the others. However, it's important to understand what these different types of fuel are since one day you may own a vehicle that runs off a different fuel type than the one you are currently using. OilWork…Read More
Generators are great inventions that have many uses. These small boxes contain the best of the principles of physics at work. Generators convert mechanical energy into electrical energy that we can then use to power any item we own that uses electricity, from our cell phones to entire homes and buildings. It's truly a marvel of human ingenuity. That being said, it's important to understand the imp…Read More
We learned in our last blog post the differences between diesel and gas engines. We learned that the major differences come from the way fuel is used in the engine. Since gasoline and diesel engines are different, it would make sense that they require a different type of fuel for power. OilWorks is proud to be offering mobile fuel delivery in the greater Columbus area. Our team of professional and…Read More
When you are talking about the difference between diesel fuel and gasoline, you are really talking about the difference between a diesel engine and a gas engine and how they work. It is this difference that truly creates the differences in performance that matters to most of us. OilWorks is a diesel fuel supplier in the Columbus, Ohio, area. In addition, we also offer lubricant delivery, such as f…Read More
In order to produce energy, you need a fuel source. Back in the day, wood was the main source of fuel because it was plentiful and easy to procure. After all, you just go and chop down a tree and set it on fire. However, as society became more sophisticated, we needed other sources of fuel that could be portable and could be used in liquid form. Whale oil came first and then finally kerosene and g…Read More
Diesel engines were invented in the 1890s by a German mechanical engineer named Rudolf Diesel. These engines were different from the only other engine around, the gasoline engine, because they were a combustion engine. This meant that the fuel was ignited because of mechanical compression and the elevated temperature of the air inside the cylinder. Diesel engines can perform more work than gasolin…Read More
Those in the car business, delivery business, farming, heavy equipment, automotive, aviation, or any other industry that relies on vehicles with engines understand the importance of lubricants. Fundamentally, lubricants serve an important purpose of reducing heat, friction, and wear and tear on engines and motors. But what are lubricants made from? OilWorks is a wholesale lubricant supplier dedica…Read More