If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil. Synthetic oils are more stable, don’t break down as easily,...
Big advances in automotive technology have led to the development of high-tech fluids to keep pace. A simple example of this is the cooling system. For decades it was primarily made from i...
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In San Diego, we know we need to take care of our cars, but it just seems really hard to remember to do it. We generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenanc...
As your engine runs, dirt gets into the oil. Oil sludge can also start to build up. Fortunately, motor oil contains detergents that clean the engine and gather up contaminates. The o...
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What is synthetic oil, and should I use it?
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Regular oil, also called conventional oil, comes from dead dinosaurs. Conventional oil molecules are long hydrocarbon chains of var...
I recently saw an ad for synthetic oil. I really hadn’t heard about it before, so I asked by service advisor for some background. Basically, the inside of your engine gets hot becaus...
Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles or more. Following these recommendations is very ...
An oil change: Sounds simple, but there’s some important things to know about preventing oil sludge.
Oil eventually starts to turn into jelly. Literally – petroleum jelly.&nbs...
