Oil ChangeThe ?Man-Made? Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicles manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil. Synthetic oils are more stable, dont break down as easily, and provide better engine protection than conventional oil. All those things can prolong the life of your engine an... Read More Posted in Oil Change on April 27, 2025 Motor Oil?The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)Youve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicles engine. Thats sound advice. But what you might not know is when it comes to motor oil, the real thing may not be the best thing for your engine.There are different types of motor oil: ... Read More Posted in Oil Change on March 02, 2025 Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil. It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it. Mobil's oil was different from conventional motor oil because it was first broken down to its basic molecules. Then, Mobil removed additional imp... Read More Posted in Oil Change on July 07, 2024 Oil Times are a-Changin' (Oil Change Synthetic)When it comes to oil changes, things are really changing. Most newer vehicles require synthetic oil, and while it costs more than conventional oil, it doesn't need to be changed as often.When conventional oil was the only game in town, you changed your oil every 3,000 miles/5,000 km. But as tec... Read More Posted in Oil Change on March 03, 2024 The Right Oil for the Season (Engine Oil Viscosity)As the temperatures plunge, certain types of engine oil may not flow as easily as they did when it was warmer. Makes sense, doesn't it? Just like molasses gets thicker as the temperature goes down, engine oil does the same thing. So, maybe you're wondering if you have to change your oil as the s... Read More Posted in Oil Change on December 24, 2023 Oil's Well That Ends Well (Oil Change Grades and Weight)Changing your oil regularly is one of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running well. And knowing the right type of oil to use is also very important. Engine oil is classified by weight, but it doesn't refer to how much the oil would weigh if you put it on a scale. It r... Read More Posted in Oil Change on September 03, 2023 Motor Oil?The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)Youve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicles engine. Thats sound advice. But what you might not know is when it comes to motor oil, the real thing may not be the best thing for your engine.There are different types of motor oil:... Read More Posted in Oil Change on July 16, 2023 Change is Good (Oil Change)You've heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not only good, it's vital for the health of the engine. But there's one question that puzzles many drivers: how frequently should my vehicle's oil be changed? There is not one simple answer, but here ar... Read More Posted in Oil Change on December 05, 2021 An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer. Why not change your winter engine oil for summer, hot-weather oil? While it may seem like it makes sense, there's some good news. Most drivers don't have to, and here's why.Engine oil can be made in different thicknesses. That thicknes... Read More Posted in Oil Change on October 06, 2019 |
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