Digital Newsletters
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 […]
Spring Brings Opportunities to Save with Propane Contracts
Beginning in May, MFA Oil customers will have the opportunity to lock in prices with propane contracts for next winter. The MFA Oil Pre-Buy Program allows individuals and businesses to contract a predetermined volume of propane at a set price. Spring and summer are traditionally great times to contract propane. […]
Choosing the Right Grease
Surveys show half of equipment operators are unaware of how choosing the right grease can positively impact the performance of their machinery. Proper greasing is a crucial maintenance practice and one of the keys to extending the longevity of your equipment. While there are many factors like a grease’s grade, […]
Oil Sampling Do’s and Don’ts
Regularly sampling your used motor oil for analysis is a great way to extend the life of your equipment. Oil analysis is like getting “bloodwork” for your machines. It provides valuable information about what’s going on inside the equipment that can be used to identify proper drain intervals and potential issues before […]
How to Use RED ALERT Diesel Treatment
When your fuel has gelled or fuel filters have frozen, RED ALERT, an emergency fuel treatment, can quickly remedy the problem and restore fuel flow to the engine. Overnight RED ALERT Strategy If your fuel appears gelled prior to operation, follow these steps: Spin fuel filter and saturate the filter with contents […]
Are You Following a Lubrication Program?
Whether you own a single tractor for farming, 20 pieces of construction equipment, or a fleet of 100 trucks, you likely depend on our equipment to get the job done. And how well your equipment performs is dependent on you. Machinery needs lubrication to function safely, properly, and when you […]
Why Equipment Fails and How to Prevent It
No matter what industry you’re in, whether it be agriculture, construction, industrial, mining, forestry or transportation, you’ve undoubtedly had to deal with equipment failure. When equipment fails, it not only prevents you from completing your tasks but also comes with serious costs. When we think about the costs of equipment […]
Tips to Winterize Your Equipment
If you leave your equipment in storage without proper winterization, you are asking for trouble. Just as extreme heat and humidity can damage equipment parts in the summer, sharp drops in temperature can take a toll on machinery. To protect your investment and ensure you’re ready to roll in warmer […]
2020 Holiday Schedule
The holidays are quickly approaching. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family good health and good cheer. All MFA Oil offices will be closing in observance of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. This gives our employees an opportunity to enjoy this special time […]
Winter Propane Safety Tips
Now is the time to prepare for upcoming winter weather. Here are five winter propane safety tips to keep in mind as we enter the season for snow and ice. Be Prepared If you are a will-call customer, the first thing you need to do in advance of a storm […]