Not only will dirty oil stop performing well, but as more carbon deposits form, even the flow rate will be diminished. Then, ...

The oil industry is eyeing California’s tight oil reserves, and even Gov. Jerry Brown thinks it might make sense to frack them. Here are 10 reasons not to.

Not only will dirty oil stop performing well, but as more carbon deposits form, even the flow rate will be diminished. Then, a thick goo-like consistency develops, and the oil filter becomes clogged.