Does Your Car Need Different Oil for Winter?
You could be inadvertently damaging your engine with every cold winter start. For this reason, automakers may recommend using a different oil for winter.
Engine Oil Specifications: Why They Matter For Your Engine
Engine oil specifications from most major car and truck manufacturers can get very, very detailed. We’re talking beyond simply matching viscosity ratings and brands — today’s companies often have in-depth requirements as to what oil you can put into their vehicles in…
5 Oil Myths Ready To Kill Your Car
Mankind has been using oil for at least 4,000 years, and oil myths are not isolated to miracle cures: There are plenty of oil myths ready to kill your car.
What Is High Mileage Oil And Do You Need It?
Conventional oil, synthetic oil, high mileage oil, detergent oil, recycled oil and more — is it just engine oil marketing hype?
Oil Additives: What’s In My Engine Oil?
Oil additives make up a large part of engine oil, but why are they so important for your engine? Isn’t oil good enough?
Replacing an Oil Filter By Itself: Should I?
Replacing an oil filter and oil is an important part of maintenance, but can you replace the filter alone? Read more to find out.
What Is an Oil Flush? Are They Necessary?
Don’t feel bad if you’re asking, “What is an oil flush?” Not every car needs one, but an oil flush cleanses your engine of sludge and contaminants.
What Causes Oil Filter Collapse?
What happen when a spin-on filter is removed from service and upon inspection it is noted that the filter has collapsed in on itself. Why? What has caused this condition? What … Continue Reading What Causes Oil Filter Collapse?
How Often Should You Change Your Oil Filter?
How often should you change your oil filter? The answer is every time you change your engine oil. Here’s why.
Have an Oil Pan Crack? Here’s How to Fix It And Stop The Leaks
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how you can fix a cracked oil pan.