Does Oil In an Engine Go Bad If You Don’t Drive Enough?
Many often question whether or not motor oil actually expires, if left within the engine of a seldomly driven vehicle for lengthy periods of time. The short answer to this…
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Do Auto Parts Stores Really Take Your Used Oil For Free?
Changing your own oil can save you time and money and empower you with a hands-on approach to your car’s care. But what do you do with those jugs of…
10 Signs Your Car Needs an Oil Change (and/or Tune-up or Service)
Do you know when was the last time you changed your car’s oil? Oil is the lifeblood of your engine, but it doesn’t last forever. Old oil stops protecting your…
How Long Does an Oil Change Take? (Quick Lube vs Dealer vs DIY)
Keeping up with the oil changes on your vehicle is just a part of owning a vehicle, but that doesn’t make them any less inconvenient. If you’re like us, you…
Driving Without an Oil Cap (Is It Ever Ok To Do?)
Odd car troubles arise, posing questions like: “is it ok to drive without an oil cap?” While never recommended, a missing cap won’t immediately destroy the engine if only briefly…
What is an Oil Catch Can? (And Do I Need One?)
Car enthusiasts have a number of qualities in common. They tend to be DIY people. They appreciate well-maintained automobiles. They generally favor high performance engines and/or spirited handling. And they…
Where is the Cheapest Place to Buy Motor Oil? (10 Options)
Like it or not, most cars these days need motor oil to stay lubricated and functional. Those pistons that move up and down need a barrier of oil in between…
Should You Check Oil When the Engine is Hot or Cold?
If you’ve owned a car for even a short length of time, you should be aware that the engine oil level must be periodically checked. That’s because most engines slowly…
Engine Oil Smells Like Gas? (6 Causes and How to Fix)
Do you smell gasoline in your engine oil? This alarming smell signals serious oil dilution that allows fuel where it doesn’t belong. Left unchecked, it can lead to major engine…
How to Remove a Stripped Oil Drain Plug (and Repair the Oil Pan Hole)
Changing your own oil usually takes just 30-minutes. But a stripped, rounded drain plug can grind your efforts to a halt. Unable to remove the plug to drain old oil,…
How to Remove a Stuck Oil Filter (3 Easy Methods)
Typically, an oil change is a quick and easy process, but that quick job can quickly turn into a project when you can’t get the oil filter off. But what…
5 Causes of High Oil Pressure (and Symptoms to Watch For)
Just like high blood pressure can cause you to have a heart attack and cripple you, high oil pressure can create a litany of problems for your vehicle. Oil has…
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