Oil is what keeps the engine running smooth and steady. It is what reduces the wear and tear inside your engine. To stay efficient, oil should be checked at least once a month. During an entire month a lot can happen to your oil, such as leaks and contamination which is why it is important to do check ups. For people to check their level of oil dipsticks were created. They are located under your hood inside the engine. Before taking out your dipstick you should have make sure your car engine is cool or else you can be injured or even burned from the heat. Continue reading ‘Find Out If Its Time For an Oil Change’ »
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Just as cars have changed over the years the oil we put in them has changed. However, there are two myths about changing oil that have persisted, fueled in large part by the oil industry itself.
Myth Number One
The first myth is that you should change your vehicle’s oil every 3,000 miles.
Myth Number Two
The second myth is that you should change your oil when it gets dark-colored. Modern oil does get dark over time because the detergents it contains are designed to suspend soot particles and keep them from becoming sludge. (Sludge build-up used to be a common problem in cars that used nondetergent oil.) If you look at your oil at 3,000 miles, you’ll see that it has become darker, but that oil will still work perfectly fine for lubricating and cleaning your engine for another 4,500 miles under normal driving conditions. Continue reading ‘Two Big Myths About Changing Your Car's Oil’ »
The secret to the longevity of a car is the maintenance. The better that you maintain your vehicle the more likely it will be to live a long and healthy life. Though this goes without saying most people do not realize the importance of these five simple steps.
1) Change your oil regularly.
The recommendation of changing your oil every 3000 miles or 5000 kilometers is generally viewed as a benchmark reminder to drivers. Most drivers exceed this number but it is important to note that these are the maximum recommended distances between oil changes. You should instead change your oil and oil filter much more often. Every 3000 kilometers is a good safe number to use. By the time the oil gets dark or black the engine is already dirty. By changing your oil more often you can keep the clear and golden hue of the oil which indicates a clean running engine. If you do nothing else to your car to help it have a long life then do this one thing and you will vastly increase the longevity of your car engine and its many integral components. Continue reading ‘How to Make Your Car Run Forever’ »
If you don’t know how to open your car’s hood there is no way that you can do even the simplest of jobs on your car such as check the oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid, refilling windshield wiper fluid or checking accessory belts. All of these things are things that you should be able to do on your own without having to depend on or pay someone else to do for you. The encouraging part of this is that opening your car’s hood is pretty straight forward, if you know how to do it. Now one thing to keep in mind is that the hood release may be different in different types of cars. Although the hood release is located in different places from one vehicle to the next, all hood releases work in basically the same manner.
-In newer vehicles the hood release is typically inside the passenger cabin right around the steering column or on the floor next to the driver’s seat. In typically has the word “Hood” printed on it or it is a picture of the car with its hood up. If you pull it and the trunk opens, you’ve pulled the wrong release. In some models the hood release latch is behind the grill or behind the bumper. Pull on it, where ever it may be. Continue reading ‘Just Got Your First Car But Don't Know How to Look Under the Hood? Here's How!’ »