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Oil 101: Understanding Gear Oils

11/27/2025 | Lubrication 101 | lubrication 101, oil 101

Welcome to segment seven of Gear Up with Gregg’s Oil 101 this time we are focusing on gear oil. In this segment we discuss what gear oil is and how gear oils are different than motor oils. Propel Lubricants is also back to showcase their selection...

Oil 101: Heavy Duty and Industrial Oil

11/20/2025 | Lubrication 101 | lubrication 101, oil 101

Welcome to segment six of Gear Up with Gregg’s Oil 101. With a little bit of help from Propel Lubricants we dive head first into what some heavy-duty and industrial motor oils trends have been, both past and present. In this segment we cover how H...

Oil 101: Motor Oil Trends for Passenger Cars

11/29/2024 | Lubrication 101 | lubrication 101, oil 101

Welcome to segment five of Gear Up with Gregg’s Oil 101! Passenger car oil hasn’t always been the motor oil we know it as today. In this segment, we focus specifically on oil designed for passenger vehicles, and how it has evolved over time!

Oil 101: Oil and the Environment: Myth vs. Fact

9/8/2023 | Lubrication 101 | lubrication 101, oil 101

Welcome to segment four of Gear Up with Gregg’s Oil 101! When it comes to oil and the environment there’s plenty of controversy to go around. In this segment, we try to clear the air on some common misconceptions about oil and the environment.

Oil 101: The Chemistry of Oil

6/16/2023 | Lubrication 101 | lubrication 101, oil 101

Welcome to segment three of Gear Up with Gregg’s Oil 101! This time we dive right into the chemistry of oil, and how additives make an impact on the longevity and properties of your motor oil. We also go further into depth on oil viscosity and mak...

Oil 101: What Makes a Base Oil?

6/9/2023 | Lubrication 101 | lubrication 101, oil 101

Welcome to segment two of Gear Up with Gregg’s Oil 101! This time we get into the foundations of oil, and learn all about what a “base oil” is. We also discuss the difference between a “synthetic” base oil and a “conventional” base oil.

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