Many of us are guilty of overlooking regular oil changes. With the average age of American cars on the road now up to a record high of 9.4 years, it is more important than ever.
I would like to point out an informative website called Motor Oil Matters. It covers how high quality motor oil can not only improve the overall efficiency and performance of your vehicle, but extend it’s useful life, as well. It also answers your questions and has a fun interactive quiz called ”M.O.M. Knows Best”
Here are a few highlights from the site:
# According to a recent survey from the Automotive Service Association, more than 54 percent of customers who take their vehicles for service and repair are women
# Using a high-quality motor oil in the right grade can help maximize fuel economy
# Low-quality oils that do not meet industry standards or the vehicle manufacturer´s requirements could cost consumers in the long run by potentially damaging the vehicle´s engine or possibly voiding the manufacturer´s warranty
# Another reason to look to a high-quality motor oil – like Pennzoil and Quaker State – is that it is designed to meet the demands of today´s engines
For even more car maintenance tips stop in at AskPatty.com
Disclosure: The information and Jiffy Lube gift card for giveaway, as well as, one for myself, were all provided by Shell Lubricants and MotorOilMatters.org through MyBlogSpark.
Giveaway
To help get one of my readers on the right path, the winner of this giveaway will receive a $35 Jiffy Lube gift card.
Mandatory Entry (must be done first for these to count): Visit Motor Oil Matters and tell me one thing you learned.
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32 comments:
I learned that the W on oils stands for Winter. Who knew!
Following you and M.O.M. as @AnnickVer and FB liked you
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I learned that The correct oil change interval is the one recommended by the engine manufacturer for your individual driving conditions.It is printed in the vehicle owner’s manual.
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I learned that The API Service Symbol (“Donut”) and API Certification Mark (“Starburst”) identifies quality engine oils for many gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles.
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Follow @nelricky and @MotorOilMatters on Twitter @ivansmom60 and tweeted http://twitter.com/ivansmom60/status/13951356611
I learned that their site is full of information to help anyone wanting to prolong the life of their car/engine! I plan to keep it as a reference!
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I learned that the W in motor oil stands for winter and not weight.
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Sent you a friend request on Facebook: Rebecca Honey Graham
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I learned that Synthetic oils are formulated to be fully compatible with engine seals in an engine of any age.
Thanks!
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I follow your blog on GFC (Fine Insanity)
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I follow you both on twitter (Fine Insanity) and I tweeted.
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I sent a request on facebook. Sheila Newton
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I found out what the W means in motor oil names!
following you through friend connect!
Stop and Go driving is considered severe wear and tear to the car!
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I follow you both and tweeted!
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I learned that each car has different guidelines for oil changes, and to check to manual. scg00387 at yahoo dot com
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At motor oil matters, I learned that it's important to be able to name the brand of oil you use in your engine. Many no-name oils don’t meet important industry standards.
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I follow via email.
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regular oil changes are the most important thing you can do to extend the life of an engine.
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At the motor oil matters web site, I learned that the definition of sever driving is:
"Severe use typically includes stop-and-go driving, frequent high-speed driving and short trips." It can also include towing, "operating in dusty conditions and operating in cold and hot weather".
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You should review the severe service definition in your owner’s manual to determine the proper oil drain interval.
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I didn't know that in town driving was considered severe driving...oh-uh!
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