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Winter (Cold) flow wear factors in your engine Engineers agree that most engine wear occurs during cold starts. While the exact percentage depends on several factors and is difficult to define, the reasons include the following… A richer air/fuel mixture at startup washes oil from the cylinder walls Condensation forms inside the engine that causes […]
Can I Use Diesel Oil in My Gas Engine? It’s good to familiarize yourself with the topic as there are particular conditions which you may benefit from using diesel oil or perhaps you have a fleet and are looking for one oil for everything, one size fits all.. The short answer: It depends on the […]
Automatic Transmission Fluid & Manual Transmission Fluid: What’s the Difference? John Baker|Apr 09, 2019 11:06 AM Back in 2006, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) offered buyers the choice between an automatic and a manual transmission in 47 percent of new cars. Fast forward to 2018, when only 2 percent of vehicles sold had a manual transmission, […]
How Much Oil Does My Car Need? John Baker|Dec 03, 2018 9:10 AM The answer seems simple: probably about five quarts. But, if you drive a small car with a four cylinder engine, it’s likely closer to four quarts. However, the V-8 engine in your truck could require about seven quarts. My in-laws’ RAM diesel […]
