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  Motor Oil
Viscosity is a measure of the "flowability" of an oil.
Oils that fall into a certain range are designated 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 by the S.A.E. The W means the oil meets specifications for viscosity at 0 F and is therefore suitable for Winter use.
It is the oil that lubricates, not the additives.
www.off-road.com /RoverWeb/OilFAQ.html   (1613 words)

  
 DuluthStreams - motor oil
Used motor oil getting into a stream is almost as disgusting as dogb**p (hotlink) and is really a lot worse for the health of the organisms in the stream.
The oil can form a slick that looks bad, slimes the shoreline, poisons amphibians, fish and the aquatic organisms they depend on for food, and is unhealthy for you, other people and birds and mammals that eat the fish and amphibians.
Oil contaminated with water, gasoline or hydraulic fluids can't be recycled and must be disposed of in an expensive manner.
www.duluthstreams.org /understanding/impact_oil.html   (1070 words)

  
 motor oil
Motor oil is the lifeblood of the engine of your car, truck, motorcycle, boat, recreational vehicle and lawnmower.
Eleven percent of used motor oil collected is used in specially designed space heaters in automotive bays and municipal garages across the country.
Today, re-refined motor oil and other lubricants for use in automotive and other internal combustion engines are virtually indistinguishable from and equivalent in appearance and quality to the virgin counterparts.
www.worldwise.com /recmotoil1.html   (1903 words)

  
 Motor Oil
Synthetic oils on the other hand are engineered specifically to provide all the lubricating properties that natural oil possesses, but none of the cold thickening or hot thinning properties of petroleum oil.
Oil temperatures of 230ºF to 250ºF are not at all uncommon in driver's education track conditions, particularly in early 911s with no front coolers or the marginally effective "trombone" oil coolers.
Further, independent oil analysis labs have observed that the suspended Teflon particles actually tend to accumulate the microscopic metals that are normal in engine oil formulating much larger, and potentially much more harmful, deposits in engines than would normally occur if straight motor oil had been used.
www.bimmerzone.com /motoroil.htm   (2683 words)

  
 Chemical & Engineering News: Science & Technology - What's That Stuff? Motor Oil
The primary role of motor oil is to reduce friction and prevent corrosion.
Oil grades are based on a viscosity range at a standard temperature; the higher the viscosity, the higher the SAE grade number.
One major class of motor oil additives is metal phenoxides, such as RC ONa, where R is an alkyl chain.
pubs.acs.org /cen/whatstuff/84/8411oil.html   (939 words)

  
 Chevron Products - Fuels / Motor Oil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Chevron motor oils are designed to meet the performance specifications and temperature requirements for all of today's passenger car and truck engines.
Multigrade oil such as a 10W-30, are designed to have the viscosity of an SAE 10W oil at cold temperatures combined with the viscosity of an SAE 30 oil at engine operating temperatures.
Oils displaying this phase are formulated with friction modifiers to improve fuel economy in an industry standard test.
www.chevron.com /products/prodserv/fuels/motoroils.shtm   (982 words)

  
 NYCWasteLe$$ individual: Used motor oil
It is illegal to discard used motor oil or transmission fluid in the trash, on the ground, or into sewers.
The oil you take to a collection center to be recycled can be made into re-refined lubricating oils that meet the same standards as virgin motor oil.
The NYC Department of Sanitation uses re-refined oil in all of its vehicles, from passenger cars to garbage trucks and snow plows.
www.nyc.gov /html/nycwasteless/html/at_home/tips_home_motoroil.shtml   (399 words)

  
 Motor Oil Myths and Facts
These changes in the engines have required the development of multi-weight detergent motor oils that are suitable for the tighter clearances, higher heat, and higher RPM of these engines.
This was good advice back then, especially because with non-detergent motor oils a lot of the sludge remained stuck to internal engine parts rather than being carried in the oil to the filter.
Pumping the oil out through the dipstick hole is a terrible way to get the old oil out because it leaves a lot of junk in the bottom of the oil pan.
www.nordicgroup.us /oil.htm   (4844 words)

  
 Motor oil - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Corrosion inhibitors may also be added to the motor oil.
Motor oil must be able to flow at cold winter temperatures to lubricate internal moving parts upon starting up the engine.
Oil is largely composed of hydrocarbons which can burn if ignited.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Motor_oil   (4483 words)

  
 Motor Oil Specifications
The automakers asked for a reduction in phosphorus because they were concerned that the phosphorus found in motor oil additives was rendering the catalysts in catalytic converters ineffectual and, to enforce clean air standards, the Environmental Protection Agency imposes fines on automakers whose catalytic converters do not meet minimum durability requirements.
The motor oil and oil filter are the last components standing between them and their goal.
In fact, ILSAC GF-3 may make AMSOIL synthetic motor oils easier to sell by pulling up the performance of the rest of the market; their improved performance makes our superior performance easier for consumers to understand and believe.
www.pecuniary.com /newsletters/oil-specifications.html   (1404 words)

  
 Chevron Lubricants - Automotive - Motor Oils   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
With Chevron Supreme Motor Oils, you can be sure that you're using the best engine lubricant products for your car or light duty truck.
Chevron Supreme 100% Synthetic Motor Oils are formulated using 100% synthetic base stocks for the best performance.
There are two types of motor oils, single grade and multi-grade.
www.chevron.com /products/prodserv/nafl/auto/content/motoroils.shtm   (960 words)

  
 Howstuffworks "What does the weight mean on a can of motor oil?"
The API service rating is a two-letter rating that tells you the type of engine the oil is meant for (gasoline or diesel) and the quality level.
A thin oil has a lower number and flows more easily, while thick oils have a higher number and are more resistant to flow.
The first number indicates the viscosity of the oil at a cold temperature, while the second number indicates the viscosity at operating temperature.
auto.howstuffworks.com /question164.htm   (465 words)

  
 City of Austin - Motor Oil Recycling
Motor oil is a hazardous waste and should never be put in the trash, poured down the drain or dumped on the ground.
Oil filters are hazardous waste and should not be put in the trash.
Some of the businesses that accept motor oil for recycling may also accept oil filters for a fee.
www.ci.austin.tx.us /sws/usedoil.htm   (302 words)

  
 Re-refined Motor Oil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
These oils are intended for use in diesel engines in tactical-wheeled vehicles, and are not intended for use in transmissions or hydraulic systems.
This oil is also used in many hydraulic, power steering, power transmission, and gear box applications, as specified by the lube orders.
As with the other re-refined oils, there is no minimum order quantity for this direct delivery of re-refined mil spec motor oil.
www.dscr.dla.mil /products/pol/polcat.htm   (484 words)

  
 AMSOIL - 100% Synthetic 5W-30 Motor Oil (ASL)
AMSOIL ASL is compatible with conventional and synthetic motor oils.
Mixing AMSOIL motor oils with other oils, however, will shorten the oil life expectancy and reduce the performance benefits.
Aftermarket oil additives are not recommended for use with AMSOIL motor oils.
www.amsoil.com /storefront/asl.aspx   (860 words)

  
 Products - Full Synthetic Motor Oil
And most importantly, Pennzoil Platinum™ is a full synthetic motor oil that meets or exceeds the latest industry performance standards.
Synthetic motor oils can be used occasionally or regularly and are accepted for all vehicles that use conventional motor oil.
Pennzoil® Platinum™ motor oil can be used in virtually all gasoline engines, domestic and foreign.
www.pennzoil.com /products/motor_oil/platinum.html   (234 words)

  
 VR1 Motor Oil
Remove the oil fill cap and dipstick, then use the oil filter wrench to loosen the oil filter housing 4-5 complete turns to allow the air to get in so the oil can drain out.
Find the engine oil fill on the valve cover and fill with the amount and kind of new engine oil specified in your owner's manual, usually 4-5 quarts.
VR1 Racing Motor Oil is race-proven and formulated to provide high load-carrying characteristics, minimum foaming and maximum resistance to thermal degradation.
www.valvoline.com /pages/products/product_detail.asp?product=50   (569 words)

  
 Motor oil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
In addition, 76% of respondents said they also change the oil in their everyday vehicles and nearly 100% answered that they knew used motor oil is recyclable.
You might not have heard this term before, but re-refined oil is proving itself and disproving some old myths about the reliability of what used to be called "recycled oil." Re-refined oil has been used successfully for years in light trucks and passenger cars, earthmoving equipment, and emergency vehicles.
Re-refining oil is an energy efficient and environmentally beneficial method of producing new lubricants, much like the technology used to produce lube oils and gasoline from crude oil.
ohv.parks.ca.gov /?page_id=1240   (941 words)

  
 City of Fremont - Motor Oil Recycling
Motor oil poured onto the ground or into storm drains, or tossed into trash cans (even in a sealed container) can contaminate and pollute the soil, groundwater, streams, and rivers.
When you recycle used oil, you are protecting the environment and conserving a valuable resource.
Used motor oil that has been mixed with other fluids such as antifreeze, solvents, gasoline, is contaminated and cannot be collected by the curbside program or the certified centers.
www.ci.fremont.ca.us /Environment/MotorOilRecycling/default.htm   (241 words)

  
 Synthetic Oil ATF Gear Lube oil & air filters
The best Synthetic motor oil gear lube and ATF is from Amsoil, and will...
Your oil should then be changed at the recommended interval from the time you added the conventional oil.
Not only is Synthetic motor oil the best oil change for your vehicle, but Amsoil is the ultimate synthetic oil.
www.synthetic-motor-oil-air-filters.com   (817 words)

  
 How to Recycle Motor Oil - eHow.com
Once used oil is properly recycled, it can be turned into fuel oils or used as a raw material for the refining and petrochemical industries.
Used oil can be recycled at community oil collection centers, service stations, car dealers or other maintenance facilities, and, in some areas, through local curbside recycling programs.
Be sure to keep used oil out of the reach of children and pets.
www.ehow.com /how_9165_recycle-motor-oil.html   (338 words)

  
 Used Motor Oil Collection and Recycling - American Petroleum Institute
Did you know used oil can be re-refined into base stock for lubricating oil.
If you recycle just two gallons of used oil it can generate enough electricity to run the average household for almost 24 hours.
What we do with the used oil from our cars plays an important role in balancing our desire for convenient transportation with our desire for a clean and healthy environment today and for future generations.
www.recycleoil.org   (134 words)

  
 Royal Purple Multi-Grade and Straight-Grade Motor Oils
Royal Purple Motor Oil is recommended for use in all four-cycle gasoline engines and both two-cycle and four-cycle diesel applications including cars, trucks, motor homes / RVs, boats, commercial fleet and stationary industrial diesel engines.
Royal Purple Motor Oil is a tough, long life, high performance oil that delivers superior protection and enhanced performance to gasoline and diesel engines.
Royal Purple outperforms synthetic and conventional oils due primarily to its proprietary Synerlec® technology, and due to its superior synthetic base oils.
www.royalpurple.com /prodsa/rpmoa.html   (658 words)

  
 Used Motor Oil Recycling Program
Do-it-yourself (DIY) oil changers in South Carolina recycled 1,164,835 gallons of used oil in 2004.
Of all the used oil recycled last year from DIYers, Santee Cooper, the state-owned electric and water utility, collected 900,352 gallons and took the used oil to generating stations for energy recovery.
These tanks are designed to assist small farmers with the proper management of used oil generated on the farm.
www.scdhec.gov /recycle/html/oil.html   (756 words)

  
 ExpressCare.com - Products - Motor Oil
Valvoline offers a full line of premium conventional motor oils that are specially formulated for the full life of the engine.
Valvoline's MaxLife motor oil is designed specifically for higher-mileage engines with over 75,000 miles.
SynPower is an advanced, fully synthetic motor oil formulated for extreme protection and superior performance.
www.expresscare.com /consumer/products/motor-oil.asp   (236 words)

  
 Synthetic Motor Oil
A premium synthetic engine oil formulated to give the grassroots racer a competitive edge through more horsepower and extra-wear engine protection.
Because Valvoline Racing Oil is optimized for racing conditions, it should not be used in passenger vehicles or in wet clutch applications.
Using this oil in a passenger car may damage the catalytic converter over time.
www.valvoline.com /pages/products/product_detail.asp?Product=95   (581 words)

  
 Mobil - The Oil That's Changing Oil
Read why Mobil 1 is perfect for the turbocharged RDX engine, and how it ranked against competitive motor oils when tested against Acura's tough new standard for motor oil.
Henry's winning entry came from under the cap of a bottle of Mobil Clean motor oil purchased at the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Ashland, KY. Mr.
Help protect the environment by properly disposing of your used motor oil.
www.mobil1.com /USA-English/MotorOil/Home/Homepage.aspx   (293 words)

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