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Motor oil is used to lubricate, clean, seal and cool various parts of internal combustion engines. This guide will introduce you to the basics of motor oil, including tips on selecting, changing and cleaning engine oil.
Internal combustion engines use motor oil to stay lubricated. While many people associate motor oil exclusively with automobiles, it is also used in many other machines, Read More
Learn how to check motor oil and perform basic auto maintenance with expert auto mechanics advice in this free online car care video clip. Read More
The main purpose of putting motor oil into a an engine is to lubricate the parts inside. Inside of a car's engine there are many moving parts that, without lubrication, Read More
How often should I change my motor oil? Learn how to change motor oil with tips and techniques from this free video. Read More
There are several different types of automotive oil, and each has its advantages. Your vehicle owner's manual has information regarding the correct oil for your car. Read More
Putting new oil into a car is simple. Learn how to change motor oil with tips and techniques from this free video. Read More
Oil Sludge is one of the most costly problems facing car owners today. More advanced engine designs often result in unexpected problems that cause sludge to build up in the Read More
The frequency of which synthetic motor oil needs to be changed will depend on the manufacturer of the vehicle and the type of synthetic motor oil that is being used. Check Read More
Changing your motorcycle's oil regularly is key to its running well and living long. Changing it yourself is the key to saving money. It is a bit more difficult than Read More
When it's time for an oil change (every 3,000 miles or so), you must determine which oil to use. There are as many different types of motor oil as there are cars on the Read More
There are a variety of oils you can use when changing your oil; ; our expert car mechanic explains what oil to consider in this free auto-maintenance video on DIY oil changes. Read More
Motor oil viscosity, or thickness, is given by an alpha-numeric code on the can. This code describes how thick the oil is, and what sort of engines it is meant to lubricate. Read More
As with any vehicle, maintaining healthy oil levels is an important component of motorcycle preservation; learn how to check your bike’s oil level in this free video. Read More
Synthetic motor oil originally was developed as a lubrication alternative for high-performance racing engines. In recent decades, synthetic motor oil has become a common Read More
Maintain the life of your car with regular maintenance and tune ups. Learn how to check for engine oil leaks with expert auto maintenance tips in this important free car Read More
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