No matter what type of vehicle you drive or what your driving habits are, it is important to know how to prevent engine sludge. This common problem can cause many problems ranging from minor inconveniences to major engine failure. Check out our “game plan” for preventing engine oil deposits while at the same time extending…
Do you have a car that has been sitting in your garage or in front of your home for some time? Are you considering resuscitating a once thriving car that hasn’t seen action in years? Well, before you do you should know that it is not simply a matter of placing the key in the…
The Environmental Protection Agency has spent years drilling into the public’s mind the message that it is a horrible idea to pour used motor oil down the drain. This is because oil makes its way into the ecosystem and can cause havoc for us humans and our friends in the animal world. But what can…
Having regular oil changes performed on your vehicle is probably one of the most important maintenance tasks there is. When this is skipped, all kinds of problems can occur to your car. One of these is the formation of “sludge” in the engine. Check out this guide for ways to prevent engine sludge, and save…
Sometimes there can be quite a gulf between what people think they know and what is a fact. And when it comes to your car’s health oil it is vitally important that you know the truth about oil such as how often it should be changed, etc. Unfortunately, many drivers cling to false ideas about…
Synthetic, synthetic blend, conventional, high mileage—the choices seem to be endless when it comes to engine oil selection. However, using the correct engine oil type is one of the most important things you can do for you car because as it is frequently said “oil is the lifeblood of your engine.” Read on to learn…
When it comes to automobile maintenance, this standard rule applies: The sooner a small issue can be addressed the less likely an owner will be to face a larger problem or perhaps even a breakdown in the future. Thus, the importance of maintaining proper transmission fluid levels, for example, cannot be overstated. Read on to…
