Do You REALLY Need to Change Your Oil Every 5,000 Miles?

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,…

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Different Types of Diesel Fuel

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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…

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What a Power Outage Can Cost Your Business

What a Power Outage Can Cost Your Business oilworks columbus

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…

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4 Types of Fuel

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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…

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The Importance of Generators

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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…

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Diesel Fuel Versus Gasoline

Diesel Fuel Versus Gasoline oilworks columbus oh

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…

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Benefits of On-Site Fueling Services

Benefits of On-Site Fueling Services oilworks columbus

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…

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Diesel Fuel Myths

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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.…

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What Are Lubricants?

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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…

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