Heavy Crude Oil

Heavy crude oil, in its raw form, is generally not directly used in machines or automotive applications as a fuel or lubricant. It is too thick and viscous to function properly in internal combustion engines or as a lubricant without significant processing.
However, heavy crude oil is a crucial feedstock that undergoes extensive refining processes to produce various products that are essential for machines and the automotive industry. These include:
 * Gasoline: A primary fuel source for most cars and light-duty vehicles.
 * Diesel Fuel: Used to power many trucks, buses, trains, and some cars.
 * Jet Fuel: Fuels aircraft.
 * Lubricating Oils: Essential for reducing friction and wear in engines and machinery. While the base oils can come from various crude oil types, heavier fractions are often processed into heavier-grade lubricants.
 * Asphalt and Road Oil: Heavy crude oil is a better source for these materials used in road construction and maintenance.
 * Petrochemical Feedstocks: Components derived from crude oil are used to manufacture a vast array of products used in vehicles and machinery, such as plastics, synthetic rubber (for tires), and various chemicals.
In summary, while you won't pour raw heavy crude oil into your car's fuel tank or engine, it is a fundamental source for the refined products that power and lubricate vehicles and various machines. Refineries are specifically designed and equipped to handle different types of crude oil, including heavy crude, to maximize the production of these valuable end products.

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