K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-23 | Robert | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for the quick response, guess I won't be using this oil for anything but decoration in my garage! |
| 2009-09-09 | Phylicia | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Very good advice! |
| 2009-09-05 | Beverly Cannon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much! I know where to go and what to do now. Your answers were clear and concise. |
| 2008-12-16 | Jason | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-12-14 | Jose Raul Rodriguez | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you William, for your prompt response and guidance. Wish you a blessed and joyful Christmas. |
| 2008-12-11 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Since this is my first time at this I don't really have a baseline reference for a rating so 10's it. I do appreciate your taking the time tho. It does wonders for renewing faith in my fellow man. Thanks Hank! Mike |
| 2008-10-30 | P.J. | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | He was a GREAT help! Now to do a follow-up question. How to I dump this old kerosene and keep my 5 gal. containers! Thanks again for providing such a needed help for so many! Pj |
| 2008-10-29 | Ken | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks. This answered my question completely. The reference was excellent and informative. I appreciate your fast response and superb reference. |
| 2008-09-15 | Steve | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-08-29 | lansoil | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks |
| 2008-07-09 | Robert | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I'm sorry I guess I didn't read your profile closely enough. I'm guessing I asked because it seeemed many others had asked you royaly related questions. Again sorry to have messed this up. Thanks, Robert |
| 2008-06-07 | joe | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I am in new york, cold winters and 80- 90 degree summer. Thanks alot Hawk. |
| 2008-05-11 | zozo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-05-04 | Paula | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Yes, it does! I can't thank you enough! Paula Harrell |
| 2008-04-08 | Mark | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thankyou so much for your quick and great response! That helps greatly, I had no idea that there were so many people dependent on the oil industry for their livelihood. |
| 2008-03-11 | Charlene | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I felt my question was a little vague but the best I could do..."Hawk" made sense out of it and answered in great detail and in simple terms. Much thanks! |
| 2008-02-07 | Pete Gilbey | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | "Hawk" says it the way it is !! It's pretty much the answer that I expected, but "We" always want to hear from someone in the know ... Thanks for the response and in such a timely fashion. Well done, thanks. Pete |
| 2008-01-30 | Michael | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | you have really been of tremendous help.Thanks a lot. |
| 2008-01-25 | Sean | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank yopu for your assistance |
| 2008-01-17 | Jon | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | No | Thank you. That is useful to me. Jon |
| 2008-01-13 | Jon | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Dear Hawk, Sorry I didn't see that. Is there public information you could point me to? I have been looking without success. Otherwise, if it is too much trouble, I would understand, and if you are willing to research it I would be grateful. Thank you, Jon |
| 2008-01-07 | dolores | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | responded quickly and to the point. highly recommended. |
| 2007-12-06 | Ted | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your help. it is people like you who make life better. Ted |
| 2007-09-25 | ron | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | Yes | very informative thanks, |
| 2007-09-06 | john | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2007-08-17 | Keith | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I came across your site by accident, but your expert (Mr. Howes) answered my questions clearly and concicely. I wish I had found it sooner as it would have saved me a great deal of time - it is definitely saved in my bookmarks! |
| 2007-08-01 | Brian | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your help Brian |
| 2007-06-08 | Leif | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Hawk. I'm humbled. Rust never sleeps. |
| 2007-06-07 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Clear, consise and timely answer!! |
| 2007-05-08 | Harriet | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Mr. Howes answered the question and gave information I did not even think to ask. Hats off to Mr. Howes |
Answers by Expert:
Sorry, I don't do leases, property claims, legal issues, or royalty questions. Just those issues listed below. Regarding: Heavy Duty Lubricants(HDMO), Passenger Car Lubricants(PCMO), Hydraulics, Greases, Gear OIls. Applications, Substitution, Constituants, and general knowldge of the aforementioned products. Not well versed in the actual manufacture of petrochemical products, but can answer general questions. I have a vast network of information sources within the Petrochemical Industry (Not too much on fuels). If I don`t know the answer, I can usually find one rather quickly. Except Royalty, mineral rights, etc. Questions, Sorry.
30 years in the oil industry as an Industrial Lubrication Specialist. Worked with, Union Oil Co., 76 Products Co, Chevron, Texaco, Fina, and some Castrol. Experienced in application of various types of Antifreeze and Coolants.
Experienced in Marine and Aviation applications. Experienced in CNG propulsion in public transportation. Experienced in Synthetic Lubricants. Experienced in Petrochemical applications in severe situations such as, extreme temperature variancees, water contamination situations, sand, salt, heat, cold, and chemical contamination within applications of products. Signature Certified Industrial Lubrication Specialist with the Chevron/Texaco Compnay

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