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Understanding Diesel Gelling and Icing and How to Combat Both Issues
Gelling and icing can be a major worry during cold months when it comes to diesel fuel. Wondering if your truck or tractor will start in cold weather is a genuine concern but one you can avoid with proper maintenance. Preventing Icing Issues The most common diesel fuel issue in […]
How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Storms
As the season for severe winter weather approaches, make sure your family and your property are prepared for whatever the winter brings. Winter storms can create high winds, treacherous roads and drop significant snowfall. If you find your home in the projected path of a winter storm this season, consider […]
Is Your Equipment Ready for Winter?
Now is the time to take some essential steps to winterize your equipment. Whether you plan to store it for the season or prepare it for work during winter’s harsh conditions, winterization is an important maintenance activity. Lubricants play an essential role in keeping your equipment protected even when you […]
What to Do If You Have a Propane Leak
Propane is a safe and reliable fuel, but like many other fuels, it is highly flammable. That means it can be dangerous if not handled properly. To protect you, your family and others, you must be aware of – and respect – the normal, everyday hazards around you. Propane is […]
Daily Machinery Inspections Can Add to Your Return on Investment
A small investment of time and diligence through the performance of daily machinery inspections can pay dividends and add to the return on investment you have on your equipment. Maintenance is part of ownership; it always has been and always will be. You can plan for and schedule maintenance to […]
What You Need to Do to Prepare for Winter
The best time to start planning for winter is now, and your local MFA Oil propane office can help. Propane systems are a safe, effective way to keep your family comfortable and your home humming all winter long. But it’s always important to make the necessary winter preparations to ensure […]
Lubricant Analysis Can Help You Avoid Costly Downtime
We’ll just run it until it breaks.” How many times have you heard this catchphrase? Equipment downtime is costly and often due to some form of contamination. The best way to guard against equipment failure caused by contaminants is to conduct regular lubricant analysis testing. But testing alone is not […]
When You Can’t Beat the Heat, Manage It
“It really wouldn’t be that hot if it wasn’t for the humidity.” Anyone who has ever visited the Midwest between May and September has more than likely heard this saying. I’ve always found myself of the mindset that hot is hot, humidity aside. Our gasoline and diesel-powered vehicles and equipment […]
How to Safely Transport and Store Propane Cylinders
Many people rely on propane to power their grills, patio heaters, power generators and other outdoor appliances. While most people are familiar with 20-pound propane cylinders, you should keep the following safety tips in mind. They will help you learn how to safely transport and store propane cylinders. When transporting […]
Eight Tips for Improving Your Equipment’s Fuel Efficiency
People generally don’t like to leave money on the table. But that’s precisely what happens when equipment is operated inefficiently. If you want to improve the fuel efficiency of your operation and save on your fuel bill, follow these eight tips. Keep Idling to a Minimum – Any time your […]
Summer Propane Safety Tips
Summer has arrived. The days are longer, the heat is on and there’s yard work to be done. When you are out mowing your lawn, trimming weeds and doing other outdoor chores, please take care while working around your propane tank. The tips below will help keep you and your […]
Q&A with Glen Cope, Chairman of the MFA Oil Board of Directors
Glen Cope, a fourth-generation cattle rancher from Aurora, Mo., has served on the MFA Oil Board of Directors since December 2018 and was elected chairman on December 16, 2020. How would you describe yourself and your farming operation? I grew up on my family’s cattle operation in Barry County, which […]