It’s important to get your ratios right when mixing fuel with two-stroke fuel oil: Too much oil, and your engine may struggle to start or run, generate carbon buildup, blow clouds of smoke and generally perform poorly. On the other hand, if you add too little oil, your engine may s...
This article describes the remediation techniques Shell used to protect and clean up the Bay's oiled marshes, sloughs, rocky shores, marinas, and sandy beaches, and discusses the main methods of oil spill response, site-specific factors that must be considered in choosing remediation techniques, ...
In fact, a train is about the most efficient way to move heavy goods. The downside of using steel wheels is that they don't have much traction. In the next section, we'll discuss the interesting solution to this problem. Traction Traction when going around turns is not an issue ...
Make sure to winterize your car early enough so when winter does come, you’ll be ready. Here you will find 13 key tips about everything winter-related – from changing a tire and batteries to antifreeze.
Castor oil: Prepare a mixture of 1 gallon of water, dish soap, and 2 tablespoons of castor oil and pour it into a spray bottle. Spray the areas frequented by voles and wait to see if they return. You can also purchase sprays or granules containing castor oil. Pepper spray: Mix 1 tab...
Oil: Fuel oil is also transported by truck, is pumped into a storage tank either inside or outside the house, and is piped to the appliances where it is needed. Fuel oil is billed by the gallon as well. So that's how energy arrives at your house and how it is billed. What happens...
Generally speaking, oil producers and refiners tend to have lower prices. This can be seen in prices in Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. One exception to this is Norway, Europe’s largest oil producer, which pays more than $7/gallon. Factors that Affect Gas Prices Around the ...
"A teenager in a car compared to a mid 50-year-old driving a car, you could probably save 3-5 miles per gallon," Kenny said. "A clean car, a less weight car will probably get you a better 1-2 miles per gallon also." How much money will you save by shaving your MPGs? Ok,...
Both sides agree on specific terms: To buy (or sell) 1 million gallons of fuel, delivering it in 90 days, at a price of $3 per gallon. In this example, both parties are hedgers, real companies that need to trade the underlying commodity because it's the basis of their business. The...