Abstract In this paper, the effect of asphalt deposition inhibitors coal tar, bromohexadecylpyridine and sodium oleate on viscosity reduction asphaltene crude oil was investigated. The results show that tar has a better inhibitory asphaltenes in oil. is best when addition amount 0.5%. Compared with blank, content reduced from 24.47% to 9.42%. cationic surfactant have good synergistic effect, by...