What Does the W Mean in Oil?
What does the W mean in oil? Oil’s job is to lubricate a vehicle’s components and reduce the friction of metal parts coming into contact with each other.
10 Oil Change Tips From The NAPA Experts
Oil is the life blood of your engine. The importance of regular oil changes cannot be overstated. Changing your oil is a simple task for the most part, but there … Continue Reading 10 Oil Change Tips From The NAPA Experts
Extreme Weather: Is Your Car Ready for Anything?
Even if you didn’t get a chance to winterize your vehicle, extreme weather doesn’t have to stop you. Here are some last-minute preparation tips.
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.
How Does an Engine Lubrication System Work?
Everyone knows regular oil changes are vital for keeping your engine in tip-top shape, but why? Here’s how the engine lubrication system actually works.
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.
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.
3 Summer Oil Tips to Maximize Hot-Weather Protection and Performance
Is there a difference between summer oil and winter oil for your car or truck? The answer is a little more complicated than simply yes or no. Which oil you should put in your motor depends on the manufacturer specifications, how much stress you put on your vehicle and where you drive…