Video: What API Oil Ratings Mean
API oil ratings are the various classifications of engine oil set by the American Petroleum Institute, an organization that has been classifying oil since the 1930s. Because of radical additive […]
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Ask Away! with Jeff Smith: Can I Mix Zinc Additive with Off-the-Shelf Motor Oil to Save Money?
Why can’t I just add a bottle of zinc additive to my oil and then just use regular off-the-shelf oil? Won’t that work just as well as those more expensive […]
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Royal Purple Launches New 5W-40 and 5W-50 XPR Racing Oils
LAS VEGAS, NV — Outdoor temperatures swing, and when they do, oil viscosity changes with them. Precision-built race engines don’t like when their oil—their very lifeblood—is imprecise, and these engines […]
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Quick Guide to Diagnosing Common Oil System Problems
Your dad probably taught you the importance of checking a vehicle’s oil level shortly after you got your first Big Wheel. And right around potty training, he probably also trained you to “change […]
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Oil Additives: What’s In Your Oil and Why is It There?
We take motor oil for granted. Sometimes, we don’t change it as often as we should. And when we do pour in a fresh batch of oil, we don’t always do […]
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Basic Maintenance Series: Choosing the Right Motor Oil for Your Vehicle
Motor oil comes in many varieties. Whether you change your own oil or leave it to someone else, you’re likely going to be presented with a few different options. These […]
