Posts Tagged: engine protection
Oil Filter Buying Guide: How to Choose the Filter for Your Car?
What Makes One Oil Filter Better Than Another? Quick Summary If you’re shopping for oil filters, this guide has what you need to know. 1) Your oil change interval must match your actual driving habits — and most drivers are using the wrong one. The majority of drivers default to the Normal interval when their driving habits actually qualify as Severe. Driving conditions that put you on the Severe Service schedule • Frequent short trips — typically under 5 miles (engine never fully warms up). Cold starts and short trips … Read More
Are Oil Additives Worth It? The Truth Every Car Owner Needs
Why Most Additives Are Marketing Hype Quick Summary Most oil additives and motor oil additives are unnecessary for modern engines because today’s motor oils are already highly engineered with complete additive packages. Some oil additives can provide limited benefits in very specific situations—such as high-mileage engines or temporary noise reduction. But others are at best redundant and at worst harmful. The wrong motor oil additives can disrupt the carefully balanced chemistry of engine oil, leading to sludge, seal damage, or reduced lubrication performance. Bottom line: Use quality oil and change … Read More