Smith's Marathon Distributing

Smith's Marathon Distributing Oil in West Mansfield, OH At MJS Oil, Inc., we know that in the recipe that keeps driving America forward; oil is one of the main ingredients.

There aren't many individuals out there who don't require petroleum. We all depend on it, either directly or indirectly. Whether you're in business, agriculture, or heat your home with oil, you need a dependable distributor to keep your tanks full, so you won't be left out in the cold. We are located in West Mansfield, OH.

11/07/2019

The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is an international body that publishes standards for the production of fuels like diesel and kerosene as well as other materials. Diesel and kerosene used in the U.S. meet ASTM standards.

11/05/2019

The oil filter removes large particulates and dirt from the oil as it moves through the system, extending the life of your oil. But over time, these built up particles can decrease the oil flow, causing engine problems. That's why your oil filter needs to be changed every so often.

10/31/2019

While modern diesel engines are more efficient than the original version built by Rudolf Diesel in 1897, the overall concept has changed very little. Air inside the engine is compressed and heated, and it is the compressed air that ignites the fuel.

10/29/2019

Did you know that petroleum based lubricants get most of their lubricity from additives, such as chlorine and sulfur? This added lubricity essentially reduces friction, so that cutting forces are reduced and less heat is produced.

10/24/2019

Fuel oils are essential to our lives and economy. In 2015, oil-based fuels were used to generate only about 1% of our electrical needs, but they powered 95% or more of our personal, public, commercial and military transportation needs.

10/22/2019

Did you know that crude oil can be sweet or sour? Crude oil is sweet or sour depending on the amount of sulfur it contains. Sweet crude oil must contain less than 0.42% sulfur to be labeled sweet – if it contains any more than that, it is sour.

10/17/2019

Fuel oil is rated from number 1 through number 6 on a scale of viscosity, with 6 being the thickest. The first three numbers are made from a crude oil distillate, while the last three are made from the thicker crude oil residue.

10/15/2019

Heavy-duty synthetic transmission fluid has a very high viscosity index and therefore provides the ultimate in high performance protection. It is rated among the highest in stability protection and is especially good at protecting against thermal breakdown in colder temperatures.

10/10/2019

When it comes to farm machinery, engine lubricating oil must perform several functions, including reducing friction and wear, removing heat, keeping the engine clean, and providing protection against rusting and acid exposure.

10/08/2019

In rust and oxidation (also called R & O) turbine oils, a performance lubricant is treated with anti-rust and anti-oxidation additives (also called inhibitors). These additives/inhibitors make the turbine oil perfect for gearbox and bearing lubrication.

10/03/2019

Heating oil has been used for decades, but today’s heating oil systems have come a long way. Today’s oil has 95% less sulfur than heating oil in the 1970s, and modern heating oil equipment is 20% more efficient than equipment from the 1990s.

10/01/2019

The Numerical Control (NC) machine invented by John T. Parsons in the 1940s and 50s was the precursor to modern CNC machines. The first NC machines were developed to calculate the complex curves and angles required to manufacture helicopter blades.

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23296 Treaty Line Road
West Mansfield, OH
43358

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