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Posted October 9, 20201 Comment Know How

Quiz: Do You Know How to Change Your Own Oil?

Learning how to change your own oil is an easy way to dip your toes into the world of automotive DIY. Take this quiz to test your oil change IQ.

Posted August 19, 2020 Maintenance

Getting Ready For Your First DIY Oil Change: 4 Tips For Success

Maintaining your own vehicle can be a rewarding experience. One of the most common beginner DIY projects is an oil change. The key to success for any automotive project is … Continue Reading Getting Ready For Your First DIY Oil Change: 4 Tips For Success

Engine oil dipstick. Do you know the differences between synthetic and conventional oils? Test your knowledge.

Posted December 31, 2019 Maintenance

Types of Oils: How Well Do You Know Synthetic From Conventional?

With so many types of oils to choose from, it can be difficult to know which is the correct choice for your car’s engine. Test your knowledge.

A yellow dipstick shows where the engine oil is located.

Posted December 6, 2019 Maintenance

Automotive Fluids to Check Before Winter Settles In

With summer behind us, your car needs to be prepared for colder weather. Check your car fluids to ensure that they’re topped or flushed.

Pickup truck on dirt. Choosing the right motor oil for your pickup truck can be a difficult task. From extreme heat, towing, and long highway miles, your truck's engine needs good oil.

Posted September 19, 2019 Maintenance

What Kind Of Truck Oil Should I Put In My Pickup?

Learn how to choose the right truck oil for your pickup.

Posted July 28, 20191 Comment Know How

How Synthetic Oil Is Made

Synthetic oil can prolong engine life and reduce your long-term car ownership costs. But how is synthetic oil made? Let’s examine the process and help you determine the right oil for your car.

An odometer on a high mileage car. Is high mileage oil a necessity for vehicles with high miles? Is high mileage oil worth the extra cost? Here's why high mileage oil is a good idea for cars with over 75,000 miles.

Posted June 11, 2019 Maintenance

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?

Beakers with different liquids. Oil additives make up a large part of engine oil. Wrapping your head around the different types of additives in oil can be a daunting task. Here's a quick guide to getting a better understanding of what's in your oil.

Posted June 3, 2019 Maintenance

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?

An engine oil filter. If you've ever wondered what you need to change your car's engine oil, here are the essentials.

Posted April 26, 2019 Featured

Changing Your Oil: The Essentials

Changing your oil regularly is the cornerstone of good car maintenance. It’s not the cleanest job, but just about anyone can do it. So read up on some tips and tricks to make the job easier, then gather the following tools and supplies and get to it.

Make each gallon of gas last with these fuel economy tips.

Posted April 24, 2019 Featured

Rising Gas Prices: How to Conserve Fuel Without Spending a Fortune

Gas prices go up and gas prices go down. This constant seesaw can put a wrinkle in any budget, leading consumers to carefully consider their next vehicle. But purchasing a new car isn’t always a practical or an affordable solution for some…