Understanding Your Oil Life Percentage For Proper Maintenance
Oil life percentage is one of those readouts on a modern automobile that isn’t always so easy to understand. Here’s what it really means.
Can I Put Synthetic Oil in My Car?
Have you ever gotten an oil change and wondered, “Can I put synthetic oil in my car?” Here’s why you can and should consider switching to synthetic oil.
Should You Use Synthetic Oil for Winter?
Most new vehicles call for synthetic oil year-round, but what about your not-so-new car? Here are the benefits of using synthetic oil for winter driving.
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.
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.
Plastic Undercarriage Cover: Why Does My Vehicle Have One?
Does your car really need its plastic undercarriage cover? We’ve got the answer.
Smooth Running: Engine Lubrication System Basics
If the rumbling heart of your vehicle is the engine, then the heart of your engine is the oil pump, at the center of the engine lubrication system.
Nightmare Car Issues And How To Avoid Them
Halloween’s spookiness is all in good fun, but nightmare car issues can be all too real. It’s easy to get complacent about your car when it’s working happily, but neglecting it over time can end up making your time together more horror story than love story…
Tools Needed To Change Oil: Are You Ready?
Changing your own oil is easy, but you need the know-how. Here are the tools needed to change oil on your own.
How To Remove A Stuck Oil Filter: Tricks Of The Trade
Changing your oil filter (and oil, of course) is the cornerstone of responsible engine maintenance. But what happens when you go to do the thing and your oil filter is uncooperative? If you know how to remove a stuck oil filter you can get back to taking care of your car to keep it running smoothly….