As a lubricants pioneer , Vacuum Oil introduced revolutionary products , such as Gargoyle 600 - W Steam Cylinder Oil .
In 1879 the Standard Oil Co. purchased a three - quarters interest in Vacuum Oil Company for $200,000 .
As a lubricants pioneer , Vacuum Oil Company   introduced revolutionary products , such as Gargoyle 600 - W Steam Cylinder Oil .
In 1879 the Standard Oil Co. purchased a three - quarters interest in Vacuum Oil Company for $200,000 .