FAQ

Ask us what your Vehicle Manufacture Recommends on Services!

 Q:) When should I change my oil filter?

A:) Replace at every oil change.

 Q:) When should I Lubricate Chassis?

 Q:) When should I change my Air Filter?

Q:) When should I change my Fuel filter?

Q:) When should I change my Automatic transmission fluid?

 Q:) When should I change my Engine coolant?

A:) Check monthly.  Flush and replace every two years or 30,000 miles.

Q:) When should I check Tire pressure?

Q:) When should I change my gear box/differential?

Q:) When should I change my wiper blades?

Do I have to use my car manufacturer’s branded oil to protect my warranty?

No. A warranty cannot generally be tied to the use of a specific brand of oil; however, it can be tied to the use of a specific oil quality level. Use of a lesser quality of oil is interpreted to be abuse, and abuse is not covered by the warranty



I broke in my engine on Brand X. Can I switch brands?

Yes. First, be sure, though, that during the break-in period you use the same high quality (API SL or SM, or ILSAC GF-4) oil that the manufacturer recommends. Special break-in oils are not needed or recommended. Second, you can change the brand of oil used any time; just continue to use the same high quality level recommended by the engine manufacturer.



Can you mix brands of motor oil?

Mixing brands is not the best practice because there may be differences in the additive systems among various brands, and the oil mixture may not function as efficiently as desired. However, no serious problems will occur if you must add a different brand of equivalent quality between oil changes. It is very important to maintain proper oil level.

Can motor oils cause sludge?

Poor quality oils can contribute to sludge. Sludge deposits are formed by a combination of dirt, soot, partially burned fuel, oxidized motor oil, leaked coolant and condensed water vapor produced during combustion. These harmful deposits are usually present, but a good motor oil keeps them separated and in suspension so they are drained with the oil and not deposited in the engine. Using a good quality motor oil and changing it at the recommended intervals, will help prevent sludge from forming in your vehicle

Are car manufacturers conservative in recommending “normal” oil change intervals and can I safely extend my “normal” car manufacturer change intervals?“

Normal” oil change intervals referred to in owners’ manuals are not conservative today. Engines are running hotter and have become more demanding of the oil. Although some manufacturers have lengthened their oil change interval recommendations based on recent upgrades in oil quality, most manufacturers have maintained their previous recommendations. By the definitions in most owners’ manuals, the majority of us drive our cars in “severe” service for which change intervals are about half as long as the normal change intervals. Stop and go, short-trip and around-town driving create very severe conditions for engine oil. We advise against exceeding the vehicle manufacturer engine oil drain interval recommendations for your particular type of service.



The “Energy Conserving” label on oil is just a marketing gimmick and I will not see fuel savings?

False. The API has set specific fuel economy standards for those engine oils recommended by most vehicle manufacturers. In order for an oil to be labeled “Energy Conserving,” it must show a specific improvement in fuel economy over a standard reference oil in the same engine, operated under the same controlled conditions. Only those oils meeting a specific level of improvement over the reference oil can be licensed as Energy Conserving. Because the fuel economy improvements are likely to vary, it may be difficult for you to see the fuel savings provided by Energy Conserving oils with just one or two fill-ups. However, over a longer period of time, most consumers will experience fuel savings by using Energy Conserving oils.

 

Is Brand X motor oil best because my engine shows higher oil pressure?

The viscosity of engine oil has a direct effect on engine oil pressure: Oils with higher viscosity may show higher oil pressure. Therefore, your engine may show higher oil pressure when using a viscosity grade higher than what is recommended. Oil pressure is also affected by temperature. Shortly after start-up, your engine may show higher oil pressure than after the engine has warmed up. You may also notice higher oil pressures after start-up during the winter than during the summer. High quality oils of the same viscosity grade would be expected to give very similar engine oil pressures under similar operating conditions

Will high mileage oils help my engine?

Yes. High mileage oils are specifically formulated to help re-condition seals and increase protection against sludge formation

Is there a benefit to using synthetic motor oils?

Yes. Synthetic motor oils may enable longer oil drain intervals under some operating conditions, for example, highway driving; yet not under other more severe conditions, including short trip and stop-and-go driving. It is always best to follow your vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations regarding oil changes.

Do driving conditions affect oil change intervals?

It depends. In certain situations such as cold weather operation and driving in sand or dust, engines don’t reach or may possibly exceed normal operating temperatures. This can hinder motor oil performance, increase oil contamination and the formation of corrosive materials, and shorten the useful life of engine oil. You should adhere to your car manufacturer’s oil change recommendations for these driving conditions

Is the color of motor oil an indication of quality?

No. The color of motor oil has no bearing on performance quality.

Is used, black motor oil an indication of quality?

No. Black motor oil is a signal that the oil is doing its job by suspending harmful products of combustion, which caused it to turn dark. If your used motor oil is clear and bright, it is probably not working correctly

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