What Does the Color of Grease Mean?

Modern equipment maintenance relies on the lubrication and protection grease offers. Different types of grease work best for other purposes — for that reason, it is necessary to understand the grease color-coding system and what each color means. If you want your machinery to operate at peak performance with extended life spans, you will have…

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What Is Diesel Exhaust Fluid?

If you’ve come across the term “DEF” and wondered what it is or had any questions about its use, you’re in the right place. DEF, or diesel exhaust fluid, is a ubiquitous component of almost every type of diesel-powered engine used in the United States. It’s vital to understand the role it plays in the…

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Benefits of Renting a Fuel Tank

If your company is exploring acquiring a fuel tank, it may be beneficial to consider a rental. Renting a fuel tank is a smart alternative to buying outright, especially if you are exploring options or not ready to make a long-term commitment. SC Fuels is your single-choice petroleum supplier in California. We specialize in delivering…

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Biodiesel vs. Diesel Fuel: How Biodiesel Stacks Up

You may know that biodiesel is an alternative to diesel fuel, but how does this biofuel compare to its petroleum-based competitor? Biodiesel is a great option for many consumers to consider. Below, we will take a look at both the advantages and potential disadvantages of biodiesel so you can make an informed decision about the…

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Benefits of Cardlock Programs for Fleet Owners

Fleet management personnel have a lot on their plates. Between tasks like making sure vehicles are in good operating condition and monitoring driver locations, it can be challenging to determine where employees should fill up during transit. Cardlock systems enable you to keep track of business expenses and find stops for your diesel fuel needs.…

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Alternative Fuels for Transportation

Different Applications of Alternative Fuels The topic of alternative fuels has steadily trended upward and, more recently, has come into the spotlight. Issues such as global warming, increasing fuel costs, and new technologies have propelled alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles forward.  Businesses looking to follow environmentally friendly initiatives might consider alternative fuels to power…

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Fuel Pump Safety

A Guide to Fuel Pump Safety Basics Because we fuel at the pump so often, we tend to forget the dangers that are associated with gasoline. Gasoline fumes are highly flammable, and because of the density of hydrocarbons within the structure of gasoline, it is also highly toxic. The Petroleum Equipment Institute is an organization…

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The Effects of Using the Wrong Lubricants

We have covered in great detail how your vehicles and equipment use different lubricants. With these guides, you should be able to make informed decisions on which oils to use, and to understand what all the labels and warnings are on lubricant packaging. However, today, we will be explaining and giving examples of the improper…

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Operation Deep Impact

During the 2018 Thanksgiving Season, the agents of the secret service kick-started an initiative to take down illegal card skimmers across the United States. According to the press release from the Department of Homeland Security (November 28, 2018), an estimated 54 million Americans have traveled across town or the country for the Thanksgiving holiday. While…

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The Different Types of Automotive Lubricants

SC Fuels Guide to Lubricants Lubricants are a vital part of most if not all industrial machinery and learning which is right for your application becomes more and more important as different types and grades are created. To begin our journey into different lubricants, their applications, and when to use them, we should establish the…

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