Posts Tagged: synthetic oil
How often should you change your oil
How often should you change your oil: An owner’s guide When to change oil in your car or truck isn’t as complicated as you think. In fact, it’s all right there in your owner’s manual maintenance guide. Those aren’t just lofty suggestions; the car makers really mean what they say. Forget about the advice you get from self-proclaimed Internet “experts.” There’s no universal answer to oil change intervals. When to change oil is dependent on the year, make, model, engine, and your particular driving habits. When to change oil comes … Read More
5 Synthetic Oil Myths That Mechanics Want You to Stop Believing
Synthetic Oil Myths Debunked: Engine Care Tips When it comes to maintaining your engine, I’ve heard just about every synthetic oil myth in the book. As someone who has worked on engines for decades, I want to set the record straight. There’s a lot of misinformation out there, and these oil myths can actually lead people to make expensive, unnecessary, or even damaging decisions. Let me walk you through the facts and explain how to use synthetic oil properly. Myth #1: You Must Flush Your Engine Before Switching to Synthetic … Read More
Best Oil filter: Which oil filter is best for your engine
Who makes the best oil filter? There’s no such thing as a single best oil filter brand. All the major oil filter manufacturers make excellent oil filters. The top brands are Wix, Fram, Bosch, Purolator, Mann, ACDelco, Motorcraft, Denso, Mahle, Champion Labs, and Valeo. They all make oil filters to be sold at retail, and they also make filters for the carmakers. Most of the store brands and private label brands are made by the companies shown here. Don’t judge an oil filter by its advertised dirt-holding capacity Filter media … Read More