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How to Change Your Car's Oil

There are many places you can go to get your oil changed. Most of the places are not too expensive, but they are often busy, and it is hard to get to the shop when you are busy working. If

Is It Worth It To Change Your Own Oil?

The short answer: No. I recommend paying a trustworthy mechanic. It’s about the same price and saves you the hassle.It’s that time of year again. You’re in your car and you happen to glance up at that little Jiffy Lube

What does car oil do? (Page 1 of 2)

While we all know that we need to check our oil levels when we fill up, do you know why it is so important? Here are some useful tips on how and why you should change your car oil.Oil performs

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

ENGINE OIL (The lifeblood of your car)

Your car’s engine is composed of steel parts rubbing together at very high speeds and in very close tolerances. In simple physics, friction keeps two objects from sliding past each other in close proximity. When power is applied, and friction

How to Do an Oil Change Yourself

Before getting to the real deal of an oil change, make sure that your engine has cooled down. Wait at least few hours because oil can burn your skin when hot. In changing the oil, you’ll need a couple of