Tag Archives: motor oil

Measuring Lubricant Quality (Page 1 of 3)

Is there anything in today’s society that isn’t measured? We measure opinions, water quality, temperatures, economy, growth, statistics, speed, age… this list can go on and on. Americans love to measure their cars. We measure its speed, power, shine, age,

Tips on Where and How to Recycle Your Motor Oil

Motor oil, or what some of us refer to as dinosaur oil, can be a nuisance to handle and problematic when you don’t know the proper way of disposal. But there is help. Recycling the icky sticky oil is good

Future Oil Filters May Change Motor Oil Maintenance and Help the Environment

Do you realize over 500 million gallons of motor oil are purchased in the nation each year? Furthermore, about 50 percent of the more than 400 million oil filters sold are recycled. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that nearly

Dodge Chrysler 2.7L Engine Problems, Oil Sludge, Defects and Failure

From 1998-2000 2.7L Engines are prone to premature catastrophic engine failure due to a defectively designed Timing Chain Tensioner that Chrysler quietly redesigned. Unfortunately, many consumers have had to pay out of their own pockets for this while Chrysler avoids

The Ten Commandments of Motor Oil Changes

Thinking about neglecting your vehicle’s motor oil change needs? Then you need to read and heed our (tongue-in-cheek) ten commandments of motor oil change and basics! Motor Oil Change Commandment Number One: Thou Shall Know Thy Engine Do you know

Choosing The Best Synthetic Motor Oil

Synthetic fluids are clearly superior to the conventional, petroleum based oils that are refined from crude oil. They are stronger and withstand engine stresses better, improve engine performance and fuel economy, extend drain intervals, and protect vital, internal parts better