I have a large pile of small metal drum parts that are completely covered in what appears to be motor oil. I have removed the oil from the larger parts with Simple Green and a scrub brush but I’m definitely not looking forward to cleaning the smaller parts that way because it’ll be very labor intensive.
Does anyone have any ideas on other ways to remove the oil? Are there any household products that I can soak the parts in that will remove all or at least some of the oil? Boil them? Any products that aren’t too toxic?
Thanks.
Brake parts cleaner, it comes in a spray can at any parts store.
why ?
I mean how goverment gets benefited of this when a private company makes most of the money ?
how does the entire process work
Since the government has effectively banned drilling of known reserves on the American coast I’d say the government does not support producing oil wells or oil for that matter. How does the government benefit form oil companies when the company makes most of the money, it is called taxes.
Why aren’t the Oil Companies building new or updating the old refineries with there record profits?
Question Details:Wouldn’t you think that they would be ready to spend some of there extra profits to update there refineries which are all 40 or 50 years old? Do they know something that we don’t like there unbelievable profits will continue indefinitely or maybe oil is going to run out sooner they anyone realizes?
There is no need presently. They are investing heavily in more efficient production equipment (e.g. energy effecient pumping units are very popular lately). Refineries are operating at below capacity, and demand for refined products is dropping at the moment.
I live in Montreal, Canada and i have a 1992 honda civic with 213,000 km. Im looking to buy Castrol gtx High mileage oil sae 10w-30. But the winters coming real soon is this oil good for the winter ?
I’d say 10W-30 is the best choice for your engine, given the season, the climate you live in, and the mileage of your engine. I definitely would caution against 0W- oils. Even 5W- oils, which were probably the recommendation for your engine when new, would be pretty thin with that many miles.
"As mileage adds up and internal engine wear increases bearing clearances, it may be wise to switch to a slightly higher viscosity rating to prolong engine life, reduce noise and oil consumption. For example, if an engine originally factory-filled with 5W-30 now has 90,000 miles on it, switching to a 10W-30 oil may provide better lubrication and protection. The thicker oil will maintain the strength of the oil film in the bearings better so the engine will have more oil pressure. This will also reduce engine noise and reduced bearing fatigue (which can lead to bearing failure in high mileage engines)."
http://www.aa1car.com/library/oil_viscosity.htm
I run 10W-40 in my van in the winter, and it started up at 25 below 0 degrees F last winter, after sitting overnight without being plugged in or anything. But it has a lot of miles too, and very loose bearing clearances. LOL I run 20W-50 in the summer.
My dad wants to drill on oil rich land from Marcellus Shale. Where is the best place to drill? If you have any maps that would be appreciated.
P.S. Hes been mostly looking in Pennsylvania but if there is better places to drill that would be very great. Can you say the city name. Please, thanks. 
There’s a map on this link. But basically, if you drill just about anywhere in West Virginia, the western third of Pennsylvania, or the southern third of New York (state), and drill far enough, you’ll hit the Marcellus formation. But if you’re dad’s looking for oil, he’s going to be disappointed. The shale formation is a harbor for natural gas, not oil. Right now, the natural gas industry is in the tank. No one is bothering to buy land anymore, because even for the huge companies, the profit just isn’t worth it. I’m sure that they’ll hold on to what land they have until prices go back up, but for your dad, unless you guys have the money to buy land and sit on it – I’d try something else.