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TIPS TO DO IF YOU PUT THE WRONG FUEL INTO YOUR CAR

According to the Department of Transport, all fuel pumps are given new labels to make it clear what kind of fuel you should be using in your car. To make it clearer and understandable to you, the labels are changed, not the fuel itself. 
 
The short term that are being used may cause confusion to motorists since they are used to see ‘unleaded’ and ‘diesel’. But they are changed to ‘E5’ for unleaded and ‘B7’ for diesel. Because of the change of terms, it may happen that a motorist may choose the wrong pump and accidentally put diesel in your petrol engine instead of unleaded. But don’t worry-there’s a way out of this. 
 
The new labels are created to tell the motorist what you are going to put into your car. You may choose whether a diesel fuel in Kalamazoo or fuel oil in Kalamazoo. 
 
Below are the tips of what you are going to do if you put the wrong fuel in your car. 
 

1. Always check the shape of the label. If you see a circle it means petrol and a square means diesel. 
2. Do not start your engine
3. Don’t put the key in the ignition
4. The letter on the label also tells you what renewable fuel source has been added with the environment. E means ethanol and B means biodiesel. 
5. Tell the gasoline station what happened
6. Do not forget to put your car in neutral mode
7. Ask help from someone to push your car to a safe place
8. If you have a breakdown cover, give them a call-they should be a able to drain, flush or refuel your car. 
9. Lastly, the number tells you how percentage of the renewable source of fuel has been added. E5 means your petrol is made up of 5% ethanol and B7 means diesel is made up of 7% diesel. 

If you drove off your car with the wrong fuel, you’ll realize what has happened when the car comes to a halt. 
 
The government plans to put fuel caps of cars from April 2020 as well as fuel pumps. 
 
What happens when you put petrol in a diesel engine?
 
Diesel acts as a lubrication oil that keeps the fuel pump and other components running smoothly the same as powering your vehicle. Meanwhile, the petrol has an opposite effect because it acts as a solvent when mixed with diesel. When petrol is added to a diesel engine, its friction between parts increases, causing damage to the fuel lines and pump. If you start the car with a petrol in the mix, it could cause expensive damage to the engine. 
 
The next time you refuel your car, remember to be attentive when filling up, but sometimes that is easier said than done. 
 
Another way to avoid this from happening is by putting a diesel cap to your fuel neck. This cap stops petrol nozzles from fitting into the fuel tanks they’re not meant for. 
 
If you are looking for a fuel oil delivery in Kalamazoo or heating oil in Kalamazoo, contact us through this number (269) 685-5825 or you may visit our website at https://riddermanoil.com. 
 

IN YOUR HOME HEATING OIL TANK HOW YOU GET SLUDGE

What is sludge?

Sludge is a semi-solid slurry that can be produced from a variety of industrial processes, form water treatment, waste water treatment or on-site sanitation systems. Every tank has a vent pipe to avoid over-pressurization when the tank is filled since oil tanks are not air tight. Sludge is the result of water vapour in the air condensing inside of the tank when temperature changes. The water vapour becomes droplets on the tank’s interior, causing it to rust over time. When that happens, rust particles and water make their way to the bottom of the tank. It is the combination of oil and water that forms habitable environment for microbes and these microbes, in turn, feed off the oil, making it break down and forming the thick sediment which we call “sludge”. 
 
If there is sludge in your home heating system, it does not mean that it is defective. sludge varies from one another. It builds ups in all home heating oil tanks. Just remember or think it is part of the oil tank’s ecosystem. 
 
How to prevent it? 
 
In addition to those oil purification measures, there are other ways to make sure sludge does not interfere with the efficiency of your home’s heating system.  

1. Refill oil tanks before they are dried out-this is the cause of the common scenario why sludge is being sucked into burner supply lines. It is when little oil in a tank is inside and the proportion of sludge is too high. 
2. Arrange for yearly maintenance from your service provider-it includes the replacement of oil filters. 
3. Use premium oil-burning with the use of premium oil, will help to clean your system naturally. 
4. Keep tanks full in the off season-the less room for the air and water vapour if more oil is inside the tank. 
5. Use sludge emulsifiers-emulsifiers can be purchased at hardware stores and work by chemically decomposing sludge into particles and dispersing it throughout the oil reservoir
6. Use a reputable oil company-some oil companies gives discounts to oil companies because there is oil is less refined and contains more contaminants than more reputable providers unlike a fuel oil company in West Michigan. 

A home heating oil company in Grand Rapids, offers 24’7 emergency providing generator fuel for local business on Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, such as local hospitals, fuel heating oil in West Michigan and diesel fuel company in West Michigan, to ensure these businesses have enough fuel to continue operating until the power comes back on. We only work with the highest quality brands of lubricant in the industry at Ridderman Oil. For emergency services call us at (269) 685-5825.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RUN OUT OF FUEL ON THE ROAD?

2019 is a tough year, and I was thinking I got everything under control. I never anticipated to be stuck nowhere, in the middle of the road while it was raining, on my way to the airport for a major life-changing career opportunity, but I did.   
  
It can happen to anyone of us. Running out of gas and stranded in the middle of the road, is one of the most feared phobias that every driver has to overcome. 
 
Let Ridderman Oil, the fuel experts of Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, help you overcome the driving phobia through our step by step tips on what to do:  
 
Step 1: Prioritize Your Safety.
The moment when your car has run out of gas in the middle of the road, stay focus and do not panic. A controlled presence of mind attitude is important whenever you are in a crisis situation. Turn on your hazard lights and get over to the side of the road as safely as possible. Put your car in park and leave the hazard lights on (This is important after dark and during daylight to alert other drivers that you’re immobilized).
 
Step 2: Conserve Energy. 
Do not waste your phone’s battery in killing time by surfing the internet or playing an Apps game, while waiting for someone to pass by. Be sure to put your phone’s alerts are set to a ringer, rather than vibrate, to reduce battery use.       
 
Step 3: Immediately Do not Waste Time and Determine Your Whereabouts.
Commonly most drivers would wait for somebody to pass by and ask for help, however, do not take the dangerous risk of taking chances to pure luck. Use your phone in determining your location by activating an Apps tracking your location(Check with your mobile telecom about an Apps tracker).
 
Step 4: Search for the Nearest Gas Station.
If you are in the countryside and aren’t sure exactly where you are, look immediately for road signs or, if it’s dark out, for nearby lights that could indicate an off-ramp leading to a nearby gas station. And if you are in the city, just ask someone for directions to the closest gas station, or use an Apps tracker for gasoline stations. If you are on a busy highway or freeway do not take risk crossing the road, or walking in dark or unsafe areas. It’s better to take your time and wait for help to arrive.
 
Step 5: Call for Assistance.
-Call family members, friends, or relatives who are nearby or available in times of need
-Contact the insurance company or AAA if you have a membership. 
(AAA Member Services Hotline: 1-800-564-6222; phone app for iOS and Android.)
-Check the Operator (411) they should be able to advise about nearby gas stations. 
-Call 911, as a last resort in case your phone doesn’t have another service. Under FCC rules, even a phone with no signal can reach 911.
 
If you are in a remote area, it’s best to wait in your car for help to arrive (do not wander off). Stay inside your car with hazard lights on with doors locked until help arrives.
 
Step 6: Keep Moving
After waiting some time and still no help arrived, nor somebody passes by for a friendly lift to a nearby gasoline station, your next step may be to walk. Stay focus without making yourself lost in the wrong direction. 
 
If you are stuck in rainy or stormy weather, consider staying in your car, with hazard lights on, until the storm passes by. Do not take the risk that would put you in a harm’s way.   
 
As a last resort, consider the help of a Johnny-on-the-spot who can give you a lift to the nearest gas station or simply give you gas. Exercise extreme caution if taking a ride from a stranger. Use your gut instincts before making some decisions.  
 
Prevention and Preparation.  
Thinking ahead, being prepared, and not letting your gas tank dip below the half-full mark is the best way to avoid such a situation. Another is downloading an App on your phone to locate gas stations. Making an organized system to know when and where you’re going to stop. That will keep you from passing the last gas station for several miles and ensure that you get to your destination quickly and safely.
 
Or you can apply with Ridderman Oil’s Fuel Management Program, to assure that your car would not run out of gasoline and if in need of emergency services, Ridderman Oil’s service technicians are available on 24/7 on-call duty service. We can give you the peace of mind, so you can travel safely with no worries.
 
Summary:
Having no car gasoline and being stranded in the middle of the road is a nightmare. Steps can be taken like prioritizing safety, conserving energy, proper time management/know your location, find a gasoline station, call for help, and always keep moving.
 
Call now Ridderman & Sons Oil, your fuel oil delivery Grand Rapids Company and fuel oil delivery Kalamazoo, MI company @(269)685-5825, for your non-ethanol, diesel fuel, and lubricant needs.  
 
You can directly contact us @ https://www.riddermanoil.com/contact-us.html, for inquiries with your fuel oil delivery Kalamazoo, Michigan, diesel fuel Kalamazoo, Michigan, and other fuel products and services for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and surrounding areas.
 
We also offer oils from biodiesel, diesel(on and off-road), wholesale gasoline, and heavy-duty motor oil; and also supply fuel for a wide variety of machinery like hydraulic oils and fluids, industrial oils, automotive oils, and heating oils. For more details please visit our website @ https://www.riddermanoil.com/ or visit our service areas @ Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids.  

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROVIDING LUBRICATION IN ENGINES

Car engines are the most essential parts of a vehicle, which makes it move from point A to point B. Like the heart of the human body that gives the energy to have a functioning body. When a heart has damage inside like blockage it will cease to function, in likewise manner on a car. The car’s engine will not work since there is sludge build-up in its components, which eventually the car would stop to move. It is essential to have a quality engine lubricant oils every now and then, to avoid sludge build-up and keep the car in top shape.
 
What is Lubrication?
Technically in car sense, lubrication function is to lessen the wear, heat, and friction between surfaces inside the car’s engine, which is composed of complex mechanical devices constantly moving to produce energy. Inside a car’s engine, wear and heat with friction can be minimized to an optimal level by applying lubrication within the engine’s processing.
 
What is the importance of lubrication?
Extend Your Engine Lifespan.
With the regular and routine application of quality lubrication in your car’s engine, you can prolong your car’s usage for more years to come. By keeping the engine’s inside parts healthy and functioning properly through engine lubrication it will prevent wearing away it's inside parts from over-worked up and against intense heat and constant friction.
 
Save Car Maintenance Expenses.
By using quality auto lubricants in taking care of your car’s engine will save you more money against car repairs. Using low-grade auto lubricants may save you money but in the long run, it will cost you, should your transmission or engine be replaced.
 
Once an engine that is not lubricated, a single of its part begins to have trouble, the whole engine system will also be affected that will cost many expenses to the budget. For a point of comparison to car maintenance expenses, engine lubrication is the practical solution to have well-maintenanced car compared to a full engine overhaul troubleshooting costs.     

Future Car Investment.
Cars are not just for transport vehicles but also of family investments that should be taken care of.
A well-tendered car with a healthy engine will mean you can get more money by selling the car in the future. For certain you already had gained back what you invested in the car for its services, what more if you can gain much from your money invested.   
 
Peace of Mind.
Responsible with tender loving care for your car can be shown by providing the best quality engine lubrication your money can buy. In return, it will give you a sense of peacefulness from car maintenance expenses, car accidents and hazards; and car safety for you and your family.    
 
Make the right choice and have your engine taste top-quality lubrication by Ridderman & Sons Oil, your Grand Rapids Oil Company and Kalamazoo Oil Company, where you can contact our 24-Hour Emergency Service Number @(269)685-5825, for your quality-wise non-ethanol, diesel fuel, and lubricant needs.
 
Ridderman & Sons Oil, your Grand Rapids fuel company offer oils from biodiesel, diesel(on and off-road), heavy-duty motor oil, and wholesale gasoline; and also, supply fuel for a wide variety of machinery like industrial oils, hydraulic oils, and fluids,  automotive oils and heating oils.
 
For other details please visit our website @https://www.riddermanoil.com/ or visit our service areas @ Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids.  

TOP FUEL SAVING TIPS

Ever wonder why your car fuel expenses is so unpredictable and costly? Though you tried to change your route and even made a lot of rescheduling with your journal. Let Ridderman& Sons Oil company, your Grand Rapids fuel company help you save on your vehicle‘s fuel. Here are some unique saving tips for fuel use and this article is limited for vehicles or cars only:

Tip No.1 : Give your car the loving care
First and foremost you must learn to fall in love like it is a puppy love with your car. Loving your car wholeheartedly by giving her with your heart the time and care in keeping her engines well maintained and serviced.    

Tip No.2 : Avoid idleness.
Generally as a rule, ‘if you stop over 10 seconds, switch off your engine.’ Avoid using engine during queues or even while waiting for some time for someone. As long as the engine is in use, fuel will always be burning every second. 

Tip No.3 : Be at the Right Moment
Traffics hurt the economy and so is your budget. Avoid heavy ‘stop-start traffic’, slow pacing burns too much of engine fuel at a faster rate. Most people find it necessary to tactically plan ahead or downloading the latest traffic Apps especially for avoiding heavy traffic jams and accidents.

Tip No.4 : Take Off Weight
Seems it’s far-fetched but it’s true, every kilogram or pound matters. Unwanted weight on your vehicle waste fuel consumption specifically during overtaking. Statistically 100 pounds (45 kg) lost can boost a country’s economy by around 2% increase.

Tip No.5: Inflate Tires correctly
Have your tires checked every month, a properly inflated tires helps improve the economy . While under  inflated tires reduces fuel economy because of tire resistance and the vehicle engine had to be hard at work thus losing too much fuel.      

Tip No.6: Be a Thrift-energy Saver.
Save fuel by switching off the vehicle A/C and lowering down the windows. Electrical devices consume a lot of energy in your vehicle’s engine. Have that fuel-efficient and energy-frugal attitude, big things come in small packages.

Tip No.7:Use ‘Freewilling ’ Technique
A lot of drivers use ‘freewilling’  technique or gliding  the vehicle when going down a hill. By letting the earth’s gravity help you build up kinetic energy, you can save fuel more or less.A word of caution: ‘freewilling ’ technique can be done if it is in a safe situation only.

Call now Ridderman& Sons Oil, your Grand Rapids Oil Company and Kalamazoo Oil Company at our 24-Hour Emergency Service number (269)685-5825, for your non-ethanol, diesel fuel and lubricant needs.

We offer oils from biodiesel, diesel(on and off road),wholesale gasoline, and heavy duty motor oil; and also supply fuel for a wide variety of machinery like hydraulic oils and fluids, industrial oils, automotive oils and heating oils.

For more details please visit our website @ https://www.riddermanoil.com/ or visit our service areas @ Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids.  

PROS AND CONS OF USING BIODIESEL 

For years, bio-diesel has been debated to its legitimacy as the new major source of energy based on its advantages and disadvantages in the global market.  
 
Under the Clean Air Act, bio-diesel has accredited itself as ‘the only bio-fuel that successfully completed the emissions testing.’ But such reputation is still in question and the world is not ready yet. For point of comparison, this article covers the most common pros and cons of bio-diesel.
 
First the pros of bio-diesel:
1.It is eco-friendly and renewable.
Biodiesel is biodegradable, which means even if it makes spillage to the environment it can be easily decomposed and has a little degree of damage to the environment.
Renewable or reusable in a sense that bio-diesel's sources are found on nature that can be reproduced continuously. Bio-diesel can be processed from waste of plants and crops, corn, soybeans, manure and others, that they can be replanted again and again.  
 
2.More Harmless.
Bio-diesel is non-toxic in nature,when used up it  leaves behind small amount of particles only.Compared to ordinary diesel it has higher flashpoint, which can be burnt only at higher temperature making it safer for storage and transportation.
 
3.Cuts down greenhouse gases.
Studies suggest bio-fuels reduces greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide up to sixty five percent (65%), which most other countries are using fossil fuels that causes global warming. 
 
4. Lessens the pollution.
Since it has been approved by the Clean Air Act as the safest source of fuel, bio-diesel also lessens the pollution. When burned up bio-diesel produces lower levels of carbon  dioxide as its byproduct.
 
5.Engine-friendly.
With its lubricious features, it acts as a solvent dissolver inside engines. Preventing blockages and accumulation of clogs thus prolonging engine life.
 
6.Cut down on Foreign Oil dependence.
Bio-diesel is an alternative option as our major source of energy since crude oil has already affected the economy specifically the high cost of living.    
 
Listed below are the Cons of Bio-diesel:
1. Inaccessible and costly compared to other fuel types.
For now bio-diesel is hard to come by,there are limited distributors or suppliers making refilling a very big hindrance. Bio-diesel production is high-cost and its reserves is limited, which means it is not meant for budget of the masses and is limited to outsource.   
 
2. Future Unstable Food Supply
There could be possibilities of low food supply due to the favorable high demands of bio-diesel against our basic food needs from the agricultural industry, since plants are used as bio-diesel's source.      
 
3.The Product Cost is Too Much High.
Even if the demand of bio-diesel grows so it can justify its supply, it would take a long time to match it up since it has a costly production. This is one of the major reasons why bio-diesel is becoming unpopular.   
 
4. Expensive Future Price
Years of scientific researches had been done in finding ways of producing effective and efficient bio-diesel, since then there has been small breakthroughs. If ever it would be on the market, for certain the marketing cost would be staggeringly high.        
 
5.Demands Large Water Usage.
The water resources would be affected since enormous amount of water is being used up to irrigate the bio-fuel crops. There could be possibility of water shortage in the future.  
 
The bio-fuel industry is still in the embryonic stage of development, governments should prioritize and focus more on the full potential of energy usage, ensuring to be achieved productively and responsibly, and to bring best result for earth’s ecology and economies of nations.       
 
Ridderman Oil is one of those who uphold such cause, and has been for years making it happen. For all your fuel needs and fuel services you can call Ridderman Oil @(269) 685-5825. 
 
We supply non-ethanol fuel and diesel (on and off road like Grand Rapids Diesel), biodiesel, gasoline, 90 octane and 0% ethanol gas to several different farms in the area. 
 
Our Grand Rapids Oil Company and Kalamazoo Oil company offers 24/7 emergency service for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and surrounding areas. For other details check our website @ https://www.riddermanoil.com/.

Tips For Long Term Fuel Storage of Diesel and Storage Tanks

The time would come when the economy would struggle, and when fuel cost would be unstable and unpredictable. Most fuel companies look for other options. Strategies like long-term fuel storage are one of them. 

Long term fuel storage presents a challenge to some fuel companies where the need to resolve chemical instability, prevention from microbial activity while at the same time it conforms to fuel regulations.    

Below are tips for long-term fuel storage of diesel and storage tanks where standard proper fuel maintenance practices need to be followed:

The first tip, to reduce water problems, which is the major cause there is a need to keep your tank full to decrease the condensation space in the tank, thus lessening the amount of water. Even after fuel additives have been mixed with diesel, unfortunately, the diesel would go bad within 30 days. It would be hard to use, building unwanted deposits, fuel lines, and other component systems.

The second tip, it is compulsory to use diesel fuel treatments to isolate or demulsify fuel from water, the water that had sunk at the bottom of the tank. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) advised all fuel companies to demulsify water from diesel for safe removal and not damaging the engine.  And fuel storage tanks should be maintenance dosed of a dual phase (effective in fuel phase and water) biocide two times in a year to prevent the development of microbes.  

The third tip, for the oxidation problem, uses a diesel fuel stabilizer. It is highly advised not to use fuel additives because diesel fuel is totally different from gasoline and that as claimed by others it works in both gas and diesel.   

The fourth tip, fuel stabilizers or antioxidants should be still fresh so that it can be used more than 30 days after. It is also smart to use it in any transport vehicle that have not been used regularly.  

Conclusively, fuel can last variably. But with good sound storage, appropriate fuel stability and usage of diesel fuel treatments, the problem of fuel degradation can last on a long period of time and eventually have minor costs.

To assure that the fuel Storage of Diesel and Storage Tanks will last longer, invest in long-term buying and wholesale buying. Fortunately, Ridderman Oil offers wholesale gasoline selling and give discounts like 5-day cash or check discounts. Special offers like 4 cents off per gallon on orders of 150 to 199 gallons or 8 cents off per gallon on orders of 200 gallons or more to our customers who pay their bill in full within 5 days!

Call Ridderman Oil @ (269) 685-5825  for 24/7 emergency service. Ridderman Oil supplies non-ethanol fuel and diesel (on and off-road like Grand Rapids Diesel), biodiesel, gasoline, 90 octane, and 0% ethanol gas to several different farms in the area.

Our Grand Rapids Oil Company and Kalamazoo Oil company offers 24/7 emergency service for Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and surrounding areas. For other details check our website @ https://www.riddermanoil.com/.

Who is the most reliable Grand Rapids Oil Company?

These days, some oil companies offer cheap prices but low-quality kind of products. That’s why you cannot easily trust these kinds of oil companies. But an oil company in Grand Rapids is different from these oil companies.

Ridderman Oil is one of the most reliable and oil company in Grand Rapids. Aside from being a family business specifically owned by a father and a son since 1976, it also offers services that is budget-friendly and safe. The company owns two BP gas stations in Kalamazoo wherein it supplies diesel exhaust fluid and also delivers fuels to areas such as Grand Rapids.

Services offered by Ridderman Oil

Ridderman Oil offers a lot of services to their customers. These services include selling and delivering of fuels for vehicles, heavy duty equipment, semi-trucks and heating.

Amount doesn’t matter to them since you can get your fuel and lubricants in different quantities. It may be in quartz, 5-gallon pails, drums and large deliveries.

Ridderman oil also offers a 24-hour emergency service wherein they provide fuel for local businesses such as local hospitals, specifically on Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids. This is to ensure that the power comes back to continue the operations of businesses.

Why Ridderman Oil is the best oil company in Grand Rapids

They only work with the best and highest quality brands of lubricants and fuels. They proudly feature oils from ProGuard, Kendall, Conoco, Gulf, Rite Lube and more. Another reason why Ridderman Oil is the best in Grand Rapids is because they have a 5-day cash or check discount. Ridderman Oil values their customers and works even harder to provide them the best possible service. They offer 4 cents off per gallon on orders of 150 to 199 gallons or 8 cents off per gallon on orders of 200 gallons or more. This serves as a “thank you” to their customers who have fully paid their bills within 5 days.

Contact us:

If you’re interested in purchasing wholesale gas or wants to know where you can buy non-ethanol gas, you give Ridderman Oil a call through their hotline (269) 685-5825 or you may visit their website https://www.riddermanoil.com/. You can also visit them at their location Grand Rapids, 580 10th St., Plainwell, MI 49080, USA.

Who do you Trust for your Fuel and Lubricant needs in Michigan?

The fuel and lubricant industry in Michigan is vast. Especially in the Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo area, you can find a lot of fuel companies providing different kinds of services. It’s also a must in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo to have a fuel supply most of the time especially in winter. We need to keep warm and comfortable during winter. We need fuel to provide comfort to our homes.

 Ridderman Oil is a family owned and operated business with a rich history of over 40 years. We supply the majority of Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and Plainwell, MI with fuel, oil, and lubricants to keep your cars, trucks and ATVs running! You can find us at two local BP stores, truck stops, as well as our warehouse.

 Not only do we make sure that your automobiles continue to pound the pavement, we want to make sure that your farms are running efficiently as well. With harvesting, we all know time is money. Making sure that your equipment is running at its best is extremely important. You can count on Ridderman Oil to keep your Kalamazoo or Grand Rapids farm’s gas tanks full. Our offices are staffed with friendly locals who truly understand your needs as a customer.

 Call Ridderman Oil for your fueling needs, we will deliver up to 100 miles, including areas such as Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, MI. When you call you will always get to talk to someone. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

 Make sure to ask us about our 5-day cash or check discount. We offer 4 cents off per gallon on orders of 150 to 199 gallons or 8 cents off per gallon on orders of 200 gallons or more to our customers who pay their bill in full within 5 days!

 Interested in purchasing wholesale gas, or want to know where you can find non-ethanol gas? Give Ridderman Oil a call today at (269) 685-5825 or you can also contact us by filling out this form. Make Ridderman Oil your dependable fuel company Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo area in Michigan. Contact us today!

Why is it better to Buy Your Heating Oil Early?

The nights are drawing in and the temperature is decreasing. Winter is on its way, and many are predicting a bad one. You don’t want to be caught out and left high and dry, especially with the forecast of snow on the way. 

Thankfully, there is a way of ensuring this doesn’t happen. A way of making sure you and your family are not left out in the cold this winter. And that is to buy early! 

Ordering your heating oil earlier than the usual brings two significant benefits; fuel tends to be cheaper and delivery times are much shorter compared to later in the year on the run up to Christmas. 

Home Heating Oil Prices

The price of heating oil is dependent on the price of crude oil and like all other commodities, this is based on supply and demand. The greater the demand, the higher the price. This has always been the rule. 

Naturally, everybody wants to be stocked up for Christmas – after all, no one wants to spend the holidays worrying that the heating is going to go off – so as the winter wears on, demand for heating oil goes up. With it, therefore, goes the price.

That means choosing to top up earlier, even if you’re not quite ready to do so, you could save a significant amount of money. And on the run-up to Christmas, with presents, food and all the other trappings of the holiday season to fork out for, saving money is a big plus!

Delivery Time

The other great benefit of ordering your heating oil early is that the delivery time will be shorter than if you leave it to later in the year. This again is linked with demand. As demand goes up when we move towards Christmas we get much busier, so the time it takes for us to deliver your fuel also increases.

But there is another factor at play here, and that, of course, is the unpredictable weather. Snow, ice, storms, wind, and rain can all affect our tanker drivers’ ability to deliver your fuel, and in the worst cases add several days to the waiting time. This is when ordering early really has its benefits because you know that no matter what the winter throws at you, you’ll be warm and cozy at home.

Call Ridderman Oil for your fueling needs, we will deliver up to 100 miles, including areas such as Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, MI. When you call you will always get to talk to someone. Make sure to ask us about our 5-day cash or check discount. We offer 4 cents off per gallon on orders of 150 to 199 gallons or 8 cents off per gallon on orders of 200 gallons or more to our customers who pay their bill in full within 5 days!

So, although it might feel like you’re spending more money, you’re actually buying your fuel at a lower price, saving you money in the long run. In addition, buying in bulk can help to reduce the number of tankers on the road so it means less disruption to your streets.

In the end, whatever your situation, Ridderman Oil is here to help. And whether you take our advice and order early, or you leave it that little bit later in the year, as your friendly, local fuel supplier, we will always do our best to get your heating oil to you in the shortest possible time. Call us at (269) 685-5825 for your fuel needs!

How to Conserve Energy Consumption

Conserving energy is the key to saving energy consumption in your organization. We humans use a lot of energy, and we all have a very good reason why we should save energy. As a human race it is definitely difficult to function and continue with our lives without the energy that we harvest from our mother Earth, so it makes good sense to try to make it last.

Reducing or conserving your energy consumption is important and beneficial because it enables you to reduce costs in your operation. It is proven to be important as energy costs rise and everything else follows.

First and foremost get an audit

When it comes to finding out ways to save, numbers are your best of friends. Figure out where your energy consumption goes on a daily basis. Keep track of the numbers every month and find out a way to save energy consumption without compromising your business operation. Adjustment is very important to a business, the more you are able to adjust and adapt to a situation the better you and your business becomes in the long run.

Home energy consumption

There are many factors that affects your home energy consumption. It can be as simple as turning off the appliances when you do not need them. There are many products that helps us have a quality life that we desire but harmful to the environment due to the energy demand. If you think you can do things manually instead of using a machine that requires energy, then it will not hurt when you do it yourself. Now a days there are many energy efficient products that are very important for you to function inside your house.

Fuel consumption

Warming up your car before you drive is a myth. With modern cars now a days, there is no need for you to warm your engine up to warm the oil. Not to mention, your engine will warm up the oil much faster when driving at full speed. It is not only going to cost you precious minutes of your time, it is also wasting fuel. So stop warming up your car before you drive. Not only it is environmentally friendly, but also cost effective. Let Ridderman Oil help you with your energy saving needs in Grand Rapids. For your fuel oil needs in Grand Rapids, Michigan area, Ridderman Oil can definitely supply for you! All you need to do is call 269-685-5825 for your

fuel oil needs or visit our website!

Effects of Conserving Energy in Michigan

Natural gas and electricity are the most-consumed energy sources in U.S. homes, followed by heating oil, and propane. Natural gas and heating oil (using fuel oil) are used mainly for home or space heating. Space heating accounts for the largest share of the energy used in U.S. homes. Electricity, which is used for heating and cooling, also lights our homes and runs almost all of our appliances including refrigerators, toasters, and computers. Many homes in rural areas use propane for heating, while others use it to fuel their barbecue grills. But in cities, most people use electricity.

Carbon dioxide, which accounts for the majority of all airborne pollution, is a greenhouse gas. When carbon dioxide is released into the air, it absorbs the sun’s warmth and keeps heat in our atmosphere. This “greenhouse effect” is a natural phenomenon, and it’s necessary for survival on earth. However, as power plants burn more fuel to create more energy, the extra carbon waste traps too much heat. This can have a detrimental impact on our land and our lives. Effects of greenhouse gas emissions include: 

• Rising temperatures, heat waves and drought
• Higher sea levels
• Abnormal weather patterns
• Increased intensity of natural disasters
• Smog and acid rain

It is very dangerous to Mother Nature. Thus, how can we conserve our energy consumption to make sure that the energy used will definitely have a big help in minimizing pollution.

When you opt to cut back on energy use, you also help conserve limited natural resources that would otherwise be used to power the power plants. Less demand for energy creates less demand for harvesting fossil fuels. Turning off the lights at night or washing clothes in cold water can save trees, coal, natural gas and more. From an economic standpoint, it’s critical to conserve our finite resources. As fossil fuels become increasingly scarce, they will become extremely expensive.

We can only do so much for our environment that’s why we have to start in our own little ways. We need to make sure that we find a way how to conserve energy as much as we can.

For your fuel oil needs in Grand Rapids, Michigan area, Ridderman Oil can definitely supply for you! All you need to do is call 269-685-5825 for your fuel oil needs!

The Importance of Crude Oil in Households

Crude oil exists as a liquid that rests in various formations deep within the Earth’s crust. This liquid forms as a result of the decomposition of organic material that dates back millions of years. If you break down its chemistry, you would find crude oil is a mixture of complex hydrocarbon molecules and other organic compounds. Another name used for this material is petroleum, though that term also refers to products made from refined material itself.

Once extracted, crude oil undergoes distillation. This process breaks the liquid down into various products of different weight, depending on the exact composition of the liquid. The largest share of crude is used for energy carriers that can be combined into gasoline, jet fuel, diesel, and heating oil.

When we think of oil, we tend to think of fuel for our cars, trucks, and planes, and heating oil. However, there are a countless of uses for crude oil that affects our lives – which means that reducing our dependence on oil may not be as easy as buying a hybrid car. Given that there are different uses of crude oil, many industries benefits from it. But in this article, we will talk about the importance of crude oil in households today.

In modern American households, the usual way of heating nowadays is already using electricity. Most households are modernized and with the use of wi-fi, everything is becoming “smart”. However, there are still people who would prefer the old ways. With the use of crude oil, there are more important uses of it. For example, heating and cooking. Crude oil generates heat. Heating this material and other petroleum products can warm homes in colder weather, making modern living possible even in colder climates.

There are a number of items in your kitchen that rely on petroleum as a part of their production. For your refrigerator, the molded interior panels, door liners, and even the foam insulation are all manufactured using crude oil. Many stoves function by using natural gas, as well.

That’s why if you need fuel or crude oil for your household or business, contact Ridderman Oil. Call Ridderman Oil today at (269) 685-5825 for 24/7 Emergency Service in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo
and surrounding areas in Michigan.

Different Types of Fuels

As we all know, there are different types of fuel that we are using nowadays. Each fuel has its own uses and importance. Be it in different industries, each fuel specializes differently. Let’s differentiate each type below:

•         Ethanol

Also known as ethyl alcohol or grain alcohol, this flammable, colorless liquid is made by the fermentation of sugar in certain plants. In most uses, ethanol gas is used as an additive for gasoline. This is commonly made from sugarcane, switchgrass, corn, or some varieties of cactus. This is widely used in Brazil, United States, and in Europe. In fact in the US, more and more cars use higher ethanol blends each year.

•         Methanol

Also known as methyl alcohol or wood alcohol, this flammable, colorless liquid is known to be the simplest alcohol. Therefore, the process for converting raw materials to methanol is simpler than with ethanol, making the potential cost savings to the consumer very attractive. Anything that once was biomass can be converted to methanol for use as a fuel. These raw material “feedstocks” include coal, natural gas and farm waste. Trash in landfills emits methane gas over time, which can be captured and converted to methanol. Unlike ethanol, methanol is toxic and not fit for humans to drink. It’s used in making antifreeze, solvent, and window cleaners. It’s the main component in windshield wiper fluid, which we dump directly to the atmosphere. Methanol is also known to be easy to transport, that’s why it is used in race cars.

•         Gasoline

Gasoline is very useful and it undergoes a certain process before it can be sold to the market. After being extracted from the ground, crude is shipped to an oil refinery, where it is heated to temperatures above 350°C in a pressurized chamber and distilled into gasoline. However, before it can be sold, this unfinished gasoline needs to be blended with additives to boost its low octane rating in order to achieve increased efficiency and avoid harming engines with pre-ignition and/or knocking — problems that can cause severe engine damage. Most gasoline currently sold in the United States is blended with aromatics, ethanol, or some combination of the two to boost its octane rating.

•         Diesel

Like gasoline, diesel fuel must also undergo a refining process before it’s ready for use. At the refinery, crude is heated to temperatures between 200°C and 350°C and then distilled into diesel fuel. While diesel is generally acknowledged as being more efficient than gasoline and emits fewer greenhouse gases, diesel engines have trouble starting in cold weather and produce more NOx, one of the main components in smog. Companies have developed Biodiesel that is obtained from vegetable oil or animal fats which makes it an alternative fuel similar to “fossil” diesel.

•         Natural gas

Natural gas is a fossil fuel used as a source of energy for heating, cooking, and electricity generation. Methane is the main component of natural gas, and it’s often found in the same wells that bring up oil. Methane is a simple molecule that burns cleanly, and currently there’s so much of it underground in the United States that oil drillers find it unprofitable to capture, so it’s burned off into the atmosphere.

This list might not be complete but these five listed above are the most common fuels used in the United States. Call Ridderman Oil today at (269) 685-5825 for your fuel needs in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and surrounding areas in Michigan.

The Importance of Oil

Anywhere you go, oil has a big role in the economy. Many Americans use oil for different purposes. Oil is the raw material that makes possible the functioning of nearly every component of the U.S. economy, directly or indirectly. It provides 40% of the nation’s power supply—far more than any other source. People use it for household, business establishment, schools, commercial places and even farms.  Let’s discuss the importance of oil in our daily lives.

At school: You can see your school supplies? For example, rulers, crayons, ink and cartridges, glue, coverings on books, binders. Don’t you know that those contain oil?

For your health: From coatings for pills, binding agent for creams, to disposable syringes, these contain oil and without oil, we cannot use these important things for our health.

In the home: Your contact lenses, cosmetics, clothing, fabrics, nail polish, deodorants, shampoo, paint, upholstery and carpets, detergents for washing up and laundry, dry-cleaning fluid, everything just have oil. You didn’t expect this, did you?

Out shopping: Your shopping bag, credit cards, egg cartons, plastic milk bottles, one of the ingredients in making these essential things is oil.

While cooking: Of course, without cooking oil, we cannot cook food. Also, your non-stick pan, cling film, storage containers also has oil.

For building: For building, oil is quite useful for your roofing tiles, pipes, insulating material, and paint.

On the move: This is quite obvious. Oil is very essential for your vehicles. From petrol and diesel for cars, emergency services and trains, to asphalt road surfaces, they use oil. Without oil, it’s quite understandable that your vehicle cannot move.

In the office: Your computer hardware, phones and faxes, diskettes, pens, chairs, printing ink, all have oil.

At your leisure: CDs, videos, cassette tapes, camera film, artists' paint, bicycle handlebar grips, crash helmets, football boots, trainers, shin pads, windsurfers, roller blades.

Garden: Everything from fertilizers, pesticides, to garden furniture, has oil.

Call Ridderman Oil for your oil needs. Be it for crude oil, fuel, lubricants, we will deliver up to 100 miles, including areas such as Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, MI. When you call you will always get to talk to someone. Contact us today at (269) 685-5825.

We at Ridderman Oil are looking forward to hearing from you!

Lubricant and Its Uses

Do you hear a loud squeak every time you open your cabinet doors, vehicles or any machinery you have at home or in your commercial area? That is indication of rust or corrosion and that is definitely a bad sign for your machines. When we experience this, we commonly look for a substance that we can apply to the affected area so that the rust will be removed or the rust will stop spreading. But, the most common substance that we can use called a lubricant.

Lubricants are used in enormous quantities around the globe with its primary function to lessen the resistance between both moving parts and surfaces. Reducing this resistance keeps the operations, for example machinery parts, running smoothly in terms of both functionality and maintenance. Without it a lot of machines wouldn't function correctly or not at all.

Lubricants in reference to their characteristic traits help to reduce, if not avoid, the amount of corrosion received, remain highly tolerant towards both extreme heat or freezing temperatures and provide high levels of protection towards objects that are exposed to oxidation. Without lubricants, it is quite impossible to have the old engines or machines to work, especially if the process of corrosion already took place.

The types of lubricants that we can usually see in the market are either liquid or solid. The composition of liquid lubricant makeup is 90% oil base of which many different types of liquids make up to this 90%. This type of liquid makeup reduces the risk from corrosion, wear and tear and contamination. Some examples of liquid lubricants are motor oil or bar and chain oil. Non-liquid lubricants can be solid or grease. These are typically used for plumbing or chains (i.e. gears, bearings).

If you are looking for lubricant suppliers in Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids and surrounding areas in Michigan, Ridderman Oil can supply you with high-quality lubricants.

Here at Ridderman Oil, we don’t just supply lubricants; we also supply fuel for these machineries:

Ø  Heavy duty motor oil

Ø  Hydraulic oils and fluids

Ø  Industrial oils

Ø  Automotive oils

Ø  Heating oil

Call Ridderman Oil today at (269) 685-5825 for 24/7 Emergency Service in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and surrounding areas in Michigan.