Background info - anyone?

[Autodarken]

This is my first post after lurking in the shadows for sometime. My background is in engineering, and I’m only versed in oil analysis from reading “Practicing Oil Analysis” magazine. (I've never seen this magizine mentioned on here) The reason I began reading it years ago was based on my own curiously of oils relating to my racing background, owning a variety of vehicles ranging from mini bikes to large trucks, and maintaining large machines at work. I am very well versed in oils though, based on this experience and a lot of research.

While lingering on this site for so long, I’ve been looking for some background info on those who post the most knowledgeable information on here. And I found its tough to come by! This might create some controversy (not my intent) however I'd like to know where some of you get your information from to form your opinions.

My intent is not to question your opinion (everyone has an oppion) but how you have come to form it. Experience and lessons learned? Reading and studying? Those who post often here (or anyone here for that matter!), could we get a quick run down of your background. Or may be just the magazines and books you read, or have read? Thanks!!!

 

[TimVipond]

Sure.

1977 Bachelor of Science in Zoology/minor in chemistry.

Maintained dozens of motorcycles and cars over the years.

Retired with 27 years with Shell Chemical in fields of analytical chemistry, environmental science, toxicology, microbiology, HS&E, The 1-800 "Shell Answer Man" for solvents, manufacturer and tester for all the hydrazine catalyst for the Space Shuttles, Mars missions, F-16's.

AMSOIL Dealer, Direct Dealer, Account Direct for the past 2.5 years, providing advice to over 160 accounts, trade shows, dealer training.

BITOG lurker for about a year.

 

[Johnny]

I will participate:

1969 Bachelor degree in Marketing/Public Relations - University of Oklahoma.

1969 to 1974 - Marketing Dept. KLIF Radio - Dallas, TX

1974 to 1982 - Marketing Dept. WFAA TV - Dallas, TX

1982 to 1984 - Motorsport Marketing working with Eddie Hill and Jerry Eckman, both sponsored by Pennzoil.

1985 to 1989 - Racing Dept. Pennzoil Products Company.

1989 to 2005 - Moved into Marketing Dept with Pennzoil and became the Distributor Marketing Manager in WI.

October 31, 2005 Retired from SOPUS (Shell Oil Products US), what use to be Pennzoil Products Company; Pennzoil-Quaker State Company.

BITOG member since the beginning.

 

[190xt]

I am a new member here and do not have a large number of posts nor do I have vast knowledge with a large number of oils or a degree in chemistry pertaining to lubrication. My experience is in the farming industry, we always used a "good quality, brand name oil" and had I suppose and average number of problems due to lubrication, at least according to the technitions that did our repair work that we couldn't handle. One day a salesman arrived and asked us to try Conklin's line of lubes. Since then (30 years)our lube related problems have been greatly reduced.
We just never went back to anything else, I now sell Conklin lubes and my customers relate the same experiences. Just my two cents. Great question BTW.

 

[glenncof]

Informal: School of Hard Knocks

(such as 'under' servicing my 4L60E tranny in 1997 GM or adding oil thickner to reduce oil consumption in '57 Dodge; it worked but there were consequencial damages!)

Formal: BSEE and MBA with more than 300K miles of oil change history in wide variety of high mileage (that I put on) vehicles. High mileage to me means near 150K or above.

 

[4esorselrahc]

I'm just an oil freak.

 

[Pablo]

Hi my name is Pablo and I’ve been into lubricants ever since I thought thicker is better. (High school)

After literally killing an engine with 20W-50 and STP and true no-smoke motor honey (in 1975) and filling my tranny with SAE 140 – I somehow decided to learn about lubrication. I have wrenched on many engines. My most recent passion was Volvo mania – but in the last 5+ years I just don’t have time. I have a variety of engines to “test” lubricants in.

My formal education includes a Bach. Sci. in Chemistry and host of other subjects including Quality Management. I have been a CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) for 20+ years in a variety of manufacturing areas from treadmills and other exercise equipment needing lubricated ball bearings, greased jack screws and oil impregnated bronze bushings to NG or LPG engines needing to immediately start at very cold temperatures. I have been in factories around the world and I have seen lubes of all varieties. Currently I work for the same company that used to buy the hydrazine catalyst from Shell, but now we make our own. We make small rocket engines of various types.

I sometimes read “Practicing Oil Analysis” magazine and have seen it mentioned here in the past (maybe way past). I always read “Lubes and Greases” magazine, all the Amsoil reading material and sometimes the quick lube trade mags.

Of course most know me as Pablo the Amsoil Dealer BITOG site sponsor. I have been an Amsoil dealer for 7+ years. I don’t currently aspire to be some kind of sales weenie, but those of you who have dealt with me – I am all business and support and not all mouth. I try my best to “listen”. I have been on BiTOG since the early days and was struck with the idea that I should be a site sponsor, fairly early (Oct 2002?)

I may not be able to whiz off all the facts super quickly but I can get an answer!

That’s about it……I think

 

[G-MAN]

Everything I know about motor oil came from reading trade journals and doing online research from 1999 to the present.

As far as formal education, I have a BA in philosophy and religion, a MA in apologetics and systematic theology, a Drs in ethics, and a JD (Juris Doctor = Doctor of Law). I am currently a member of the South Carolina Bar.

 

[fred0803]

My lessons learned, change your own oil, change it in a reasonable interval. And never, never repeat a Pennzoil produces sludge oil myth, (I never did however). I know my cars are operating very well,(engine wise)every since I ran upon this great site three years ago.

I have a #@$%! in Metallurgical Engineering, MS in Welding Engineering and work for a major specialty steel company (not common steels but high temps and nickel based super alloys), in a field marketing area.

 

[fred0803]

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My lessons learned, change your own oil, change it in a reasonable interval. And never, never repeat a Pennzoil produces sludge oil myth, (I never did however). I know my cars are operating very well,(engine wise)every since I ran upon this great site three years ago.


I have a #@$%! in Metallurgical Engineering, MS in Welding Engineering and work for a major specialty steel company (not common steels but high temps and nickel based super alloys), in a field marketing area.

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the #@$%! sign meant a B.S. (batchelor of science) degree, ha.

 

[BigAl]

B.S In Mechanical Engineering, U. of Illinois, 1980. Worked in small engine design (Kohler) for two years. Designed hydraulic systems at another job. Worked in an industrial/maintenance/machining environment since I was 15 years old. Wrenched on on lots of machine tools, cars, and lift equipment. Manufacturing engineer at a plumbing products factory for the last 20 plus years. Owned 28 cars, many bought as projects to fix and sell. Reader of Lubes 'N' Greases and Industrial Lubrication magazines. Computer geek. Woodworker. Acoustic guitarist. Very involved in church and family. Chronic tightwad. Getting old, achy, and tired. Aspiring curmudgeon.

I don't claim to be an expert in anything. More of a generalist . . . experience a mile wide and an inch deep.

 

[BigAl]

I don't really have any more to add. I just wanted to see my post count hit 500.

 

[TimVipond]

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Currently I work for the same company that used to buy the hydrazine catalyst from Shell, but now we make our own. We make small rocket engines of various types.

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Pablo, do you work for Honeywell, Rocket Research, Allied Signal, JPL or another? Your company purchased the hydrazine catalyst I made, tested, packaged and shipped. I also transfered this aerospace technology for manufacturing and testing to those companies located in Des Plains IL, Redmond Washington, and LA. We must know the same people. Which company and location do you work for?

 

[Pablo]

See my State.

 

[TimVipond]

Is Dr. Tim the Rocket Scientist Morman still there? If so, say hello for me. I helped him perform the initial rocket engine setup and testing. I've forgotten the names of the others I worked with. Probably in my day planner that I may have thrown out.

It's a pretty location, you can see Mt. Ranier on a nice day. I was there in the spring and summer of 2002, when the trout were running, and met alot of people there. Were you one of them?

 

[LouDawg]

Bachelors in Business Admin/Management & Finance with a Minor in Computer Science. Also an MBA. Background in manufacturing, statistical process control and quality management, supply chain management, contract management. No technical degrees or certifications, just a hobbyist/enthusiast who has been drawn in to this crazy world of auto lubrication and maintenance. The more I learn, the more I realize I have to learn, so my degrees are really just steps in the process.

 

[addyguy]

Legal Assistant Diploma, Algonquin College, Ottawa 1997.
B.A. Hons. Law; Concentration in Law, Policy, and Government, Carleton University, Ottawa 2004.

No formal training or skills in lubrication or engineering; have just been fascinated in cars, engines, and later, oil, for years.

Currently work for a government Crown Corporation dealing with Standards - do administrative and customer service work.

Have a part-time job at my local Wal-Mart working in the lube shop evenings and weekends, trying to get some hands-on car maintenace and wrenching experience.

Have learned so much from this incredible site I can't thank the people who set it up enough. Don't have the resources to make a site donation yet, but I'll try as soon as I can!

 

[Jimbo]

BSME - did best in metallurgy, chemistry and thermodynamics classes.
Worked in aerospace, Rockwell, Hi-Shear and now Boeing, since 1977.
An uncle who worked for Chevron got me interested in oil refining.

FAA private pilot, dont own an airplane, but working on that now.

Interested in things with engines, cars and airplanes especially, since as
long as I can remember. I learned to work on cars and motorcyles on my
own and made money for college working on European cars, mostly VWs.

Must qualify as an oil freak, since I am a Blackstone, Dyson and Auto-Rx
customer.

 

[mrjlube]

associates deg. in applied science. A compiter geek and a lover of cars and motorcycles for 25+ years. Always searching for the best oil but it is a endless journey as we all know!! I love this site so much and hope you all ejoy it as much as I do!!

Take care everyoone!!!

 

[eshishlo]

I am probably the youngest one here. Just turned 21, working on my business degree. Have a small oil stash... a little more than 100 quarts. Not an expert, but enjoy maintaining my car. I have learned a great deal here.
Hopefully I will be able to educate someone on the subject of oil.