A Tale of Two Vehicles: The First Gas-Powered Automobile
Don’t you hate it when you come up with an ingenious idea, only to have someone else beat you to the punch and patent it first? That’s sort of what happened with the invention of the automobile. Travel back in time with us to Germany, just before the turn of the 20th century, and watch […]
Gas Myth: Driving Until Your Tank is Empty
Here’s an interesting piece of advice that you’ve probably received over the course of your life – drive your vehicle until the tank is empty to save money. It’s not too crazy of an idea since frequently fueling up on gasoline appears to be more expensive. But is it a fact or a myth? HSO […]
Which Fuel Should You Use in Your Boat?
Who says summer is over? There’s still plenty of adventuring left to do, especially out on the water! Grab your sunscreen, a drink, and a few of your favorite snacks and head on over to your boat for some maritime merriment! If you find that you need to fuel up your boat first, though, you’ll […]
6 Safety Tips for Properly Fueling Boats
There’s still time this summer to break out your boat or even to talk your friend who owns a boat into taking you out for a ride. If you didn’t already know, boats are powered by fuel – not water. Fueling up a boat isn’t too much different from your car, but there are extra […]
What Are C-Stores Like in Other Countries?
Pop quiz: what do you call the place that sells a wide variety of convenient goods, fast food, and sometimes gasoline? Your answer may depend on where you live. While most of us know these amazing little pieces of heaven as convenience stores (or c-stores for short), calling it that in other parts of the […]
Stay Safe! Don’t Do These 3 Things with Gasoline in Your Yard
There’s no doubt about it – gasoline helps us accomplish so many tasks every day. From helping you get to your destinations to allowing you to complete some much-needed yard work, gasoline makes our lives easier and more convenient. It does, however, have its limitations; in fact, there are certain instances in which you should […]
How Gas Stations Store Fuel
One of the most important services you can do for your vehicle is finding a reliable gas station. What makes one reliable? It’s all about their ability to constantly supply people with fuel each day. While it’s hard to tell where that fuel comes from, multiple gas stations across the U.S. have been doing it […]
5 Ways C-Store Owners Can Improve Gas Flow in the Forecourt
Gas stations are miniature thirst-quenching oases for the weary traveler or daily commuter. Your customers stop by in need of fuel, hoping to get back on the road and to their destination as quickly as possible. When gas-ups are slow, however, consumers can become frustrated, especially in unforgiving weather, and they are very unlikely to […]
Want to Conserve More Fuel? Try These 11 Tips!
We all want to spend more time getting the job done and less filling up at the pump. Unfortunately, a few factors bar many of us from saving more gas: unsafe driving, unorganized trips, and an oversight on vehicular maintenance. If you want to learn how to conserve more fuel, you just need to tweak […]
How to Properly Fuel a Sports Car Engine
One of the most popular classes of professional motorsport, sports car racing relies on the cars’ toughness, the drivers’ abilities behind the wheel, and the fuel that revs the engines. While the first two factors will help drivers to win a race, fuel is what powers these incredible vehicles. Without it, there is no race […]