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To keep your vehicle running smoothly and your costs down, replace your filters and inspect your fluids on time. These tasks form the backbone of preventive vehicle care and can help you avoid reduced fuel efficiency, engine strain, and even premature failure of major components. Here’s everything you need to know to keep your filters […]
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When it comes to caring for your car, basic engine maintenance is an essential skill. These easy engine jobs are cheap, can be done at home, and will keep your car running longer. Here’s how you can DIY your engine maintenance and save on repairs.
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The weather can have a great impact on many parts of your vehicle, including its motor oil. Depending on the temperature outside, the oil that lubricates your car’s engine may run flow more quickly or slowly, influencing how it performs. Let’s address how the cold weather affects your motor oil and what you can do […]
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Did you know that your two-stroke engine’s performance heavily depends on the type of oil you give it? And not just any oil: two-stroke oil. Two-stroke oil, often referred to as 2-stroke, two-cycle, or 2-cycle oil, is a lubricant specifically designed for two-stroke engines. Choosing the right oil can help your engine perform at its […]
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Your oil light comes on but you’re in a jam: you don’t have a spare litre in the trunk, and all the gas station has is a faded bottle of 5W30 conventional when what you need is 5W20. Do you run low or can you mix that old 5W30 motor oil with your synthetic oil? […]
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It used to be that you changed the motor oil in your car or truck every 5,000 km and that was it. If you couldn’t remember when it was due, there was a little sticker on your windshield that served as a reminder. Modern cars and modern oil mean that the days of 5,000 km […]
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A vehicle’s fluids, including its engine oil, are crucial to its overall health. If you don’t check and change them often enough, your vehicle is at risk of serious damage. In this article, we go over the most common types of engine oil, how to choose the right oil for your needs, how long engine […]
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Changing your engine’s oil and oil filter is essential to protecting your engine. An old or clogged oil filter will cause your engine to sputter, and without clean oil, the engine will eventually fail. If you follow these tips and steps to do an oil change, you can improve your DIY skills and save money […]
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Motor oil is essential to the overall health and functionality of your car. This makes picking the right oil extremely important. Let’s go over how engine oils are classified, the difference between conventional and synthetic oils, and whether it’s safe to mix oils.
