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What is Moly oil?Moly has been used in lubricating oils and greases for decades, but unless you're a tribologist, you probably don't know what Moly oil is or even what "Moly" stands for. You can read about the entire history by clicking here.Consider this to be your crash course in all things Moly … First things first. "Moly" is short for "Molybdenum".  It looks similar to graphite, but it's not the same thing. Molybdenum all by itself is a tough metal that has many industrial …

Schaeffer's Moly EP Oil Treatment – What are people saying about it?We want to thank our Moly EP Oil Treatment customer’s feedback as they are a very reliable source of information. So, we will begin with their feedback as a starting point.Moly EP Oil Treatment reviews:Peter C. says, “Works really great does [what] it says and more.”Scott M. writes, “Added this oil when I did my last oil change. The car appears to be running smoother. I think I will be purchasing more for future oil changes …

Where Can I Buy Citrol Cleaner Degreaser?  Okay! Let me try to answer these questions the best I can without boring you too much. One aspect of this equation is that Citrol cannot be found on the shelf at big-box retailers. Buy1Oils has ALL of the different types of Schaeffer's Citrol, including Low VOC (for California). We also sell the bulk Citrol in gallon cases and pails.  You have probably tried the watered-down citrus cleaners, right? They smell good but cannot take …

Is Engine Purging Fluid A Good Idea or Bad Idea? Let's first begin by saying that engine purging fluids have been something that mechanics have tried since the invention of the gasoline motor.  Using low quality, not necessarily cheap oil is why someone wants to clean or purge an engine.  Some products that have been used are things like gasoline, kerosene, diesel as well as other concoctions.  Let's say that every kind of fluid used comes with risks.  Personally, we don't …

Buy1oils Recommendations For PowerStroke DieselCustomer question: "I have a PowerStroke diesel which of your oils and fuel additives would you recommend? Thanks!"Answer:We recommend using the Synshield Durability Advantage CK-4 15W-40,  Synshield OTR Plus CK-4 10W-30, or the Synshield Ultra Performance CK-4 10W-30, all of which meet the new Ford WSS-M2C171-E specification.Please keep in mind Schaeffer oil does such a good job cleaning we recommend not doing an oil analysis du …

Are You Running The Best Racing Oil?Driving a race car is totally different from driving a minivan to soccer practice. This is an expensive high-performance machine we're talking about! If you want your race car to be good to you, then you've got to be good to it. A huge part of giving your race car the TLC it needs is using a racing oil that makes the grade.But with all of the choices out there, how do you know that you've gotten your hands on the very best racing oil?This may seem blatantly ob …

So What's To Understand About Gear Lube?Even if you're a lubrication expert, you may not know all of the ins and outs of gear lube. Sure, you know it's different from regular ol' motor oil, but you don't know exactly how it's different or why those differences are so significant.Fear not… You're about to get a crash course in gear lube! By the time you make it through these 5 points, you'll feel like an expert.1. It's used for a very specific purpose.Gear lube is undoubtedly true to its name bec …

Waterproof Grease Usefulness Take a stroll through your equipment owner's manual or an online boating forum, and you'll undoubtedly see mentions of waterproof grease. But what exactly is this stuff?  And, more importantly, what's so great about it?-It's designed to last for the long haul Waterproof grease is very thick -- so thick that it's semisolid at room temperature! It has to have this consistency so that it doesn't dissolve when it comes into contact with water or other types o …

Tips On Finding The Perfect Specialized LubricantsNo matter how specialized they may claim to be, if you pick the wrong lubricants to use in your industrial equipment, you're going to wind up with a real problem! However, there is a ton of information about specialized lubricants floating around, and unfortunately, most of it practically requires a degree in Rocket Science to understand.So, is there an easier way to wind up with the perfect lubricants for your specific needs?Yes! Just …

Think of grease like it is a food item. You wouldn’t store food close to anything producing heat or hot steam, would you? If you have food leftovers, they most likely would be placed in a sealed container and stored back in a cool, dry place, right? Well, the same goes for greases.Grease needs to be stored in a cool, dry place because of its chemical makeup. Grease is made up of base oils (other ingredients too) blended with a thickener that is much like a sponge but not quite. When th …