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If you are preparing your vehicle for a trip, and you will be towing a trailer, you may want to upgrade to an oil with a greater viscosity when you change your oil, especially if you will be towing in warmer climes.
Why would someone purchase motor oil with detergent additives? These are designed to prevent or actually clean up some of the buildup of sludge that occurs over time. Detergent additives can also help to battle rust and corrosion.
When your engine oil is clean, your engine components will operate more easily and smoothly. This enables the engine to maximize its mechanical output, which translates to enhanced engine performance.
Changing your oil filter during routine maintenance is a must. Oil filters remove dirt and other contaminants from the oil and help it flow freely through your engine. Over time, the filter will clog with dirt. We carry a complete line of oil filters.
Planning a trip? Make sure to schedule an oil change before heading out onto the road. This will help ensure your vehicle gets you to your destination and back home safely.
When it comes to keeping your car running properly, keeping up with the routine maintenance is the best way to prevent the breakdowns that can leave it spending more time in the shop than on the road.
Did you know that not all auto repairs must be performed by the dealership where you bought the car? In fact, we can help you with more of the maintenance and repair work than you might think.
When you check the owner’s manual for your car regarding oil change intervals, you will notice two categories – normal and severe. Between the two, normal driving conditions allow longer intervals between changes. However, you need to understand what the manufacturer means by the two terms, and adjust the frequency of changes accordingly.
What does it mean when your car has a 2.4 L engine? That's called "displacement," the amount of air/gas mixture that goes through the engine every piston cycle. If that seems like a lot, remember that an air/gas mixture is roughly 15 parts air to one part gas.
Wondering what the difference is between mineral oil and synthetic oil? A mineral oil means that the oil comes more directly from crude oil. Synthetic oils are also based in crude oil, but have been processed more and had more chemical engineering used on them.
Preventing used motor oil from entering the environment is not difficult as you may think. Many recycling centers have used-oil disposal stations. Although an estimated 800 million gallons of used motor oil are recycled annually, millions of gallons are still disposed of improperly. Do the right thing and recycle it properly.
We tend to call the regular maintenance service we get every 3,000 miles an "oil change," and while a big part of it is the oil change, that's not all that's done. The service will include extras like checking fluid levels, changing/checking filters, or lubricating key parts.
We understand that no car owner wants to be forced to sink hundreds or thousands of dollars into their car because of repair expenses. Let’s talk about the car maintenance you can have performed that will help lower the costs of repairs.
During winter, you may want to change to a lower viscosity oil for the season, as thinner oil makes it easier to start your vehicle when the weather is cold. For this, the number before the “W” is used to determine viscosity – lower numbers, thinner oil.
You might have heard that adding transmission fluid to your engine the day before an oil change will help clean it, but you'll want to hold off on that. The transmission fluid can actually harm the engine, so it's best to only put oil in the engine.
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Remember, the length of time your car can go without an oil change can vary based on model and age. Newer cars have been designed to go slightly longer between oil and filter changes.
While performing your next oil change, allow us to inspect your transmission fluid. Clean fluid keeps your transmission lubricated so it will move smoothly through the gears. Transmission fluid should be changed at regular intervals according to manufacturer recommendations.
Do you know why changing your transmission fluid regularly is necessary? Transmission fluid works, becomes contaminated, and additives get depleted. If it’s not changed at this time, it could lead to damage, which could cost $2,000 to $4,000 to repair.
High-mileage cars may need extra protection from silt, oxidation and wear and tear. Look for specialized oil that is specially formulated for use in older cars.
Did you know that today’s oil filters perform better than ever before? Newer high efficiency filters have the ability to filter out over 70 to 90 percent of the smallest particles which can eventually contaminate oil and lead to increased engine wear and tear.
Have you ever wondered why your car’s oil needs to be changed at such regular intervals? Without changing it, the parts of your engine could begin grinding against each other, causing them to breakdown more quickly.
Fluids should be completely flushed from the car before new fluids are added. This helps ensure that there are no incompatibilities and silt and other contaminates are removed.
A key part of changing the oil includes switching out and replacing the oil filter, but have you wondered why? Basically, the oil will gather contaminants from the engine, then deposit them in the filter, and too many will clog the filter.
Don’t forget that time plays as much of a factor in when you need to change your vehicle’s motor oil as mileage does. This goes for anything that you use for recreation or are storing such as boats, hot rods, ATVs, etc.
There are three general types of motor oils: mineral/regular, semi-synthetic, and synthetic. It is very important that you check for the SAE international rating to match that of the vehicle as recommended by the manufacturer.
