Engine oil turns black from a combination of combustion byproducts, heat oxidation, and detergent additives suspending carbon ...

Located in one of the country's most resource-rich states, the University of Wyoming's petroleum engineering program is taking bold steps to redefine the future of energy. Our program harnesses the ...

As the US–Israel war on Iran escalates, so too does the global oil crisis. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas flows, and the ...

Engine oil color reveals its age, contamination level, and operating condition. Fresh oil is amber or light brown. Oil darkened to black but still translucent after a few thousand miles is normal.

If you're a college administrator, it's hard enough to keep up with the changing demands of the economy to make sure your students have at least a realistic shot at landing gainful employment when ...

The oil in your engine can evaporate, but only under very specific — and extreme — operating conditions. These conditions occur when your engine is operating at very high temperatures, which can ...

College graduation is just around the corner, and many students will be heading out into the working world to try to figure out what they want to do with the hours they’ll no longer be putting into ...

No experienced engine builder would intentionally bolt a cylinder head to an engine block without installing a gasket between the block and cylinder head. The gasket seals the block-deck surface to ...

Have you ever tried to actually read your owner’s manual, especially the part about maintenance and service? As if this kind of stuff isn’t confusing enough, there are always two schedules listed, one ...

Fuel your career with a master’s degree in energy and petroleum engineering! This innovative program is designed to prepare students for industry careers or a Ph.D. in petroleum engineering. Whether ...