Tag Archives: oil sludge

The Harm In Skipping An Oil Change

You’ve been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you’re wondering: What are the key issues? Continue reading

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Risk of Extended Oil Change Intervals

You’ve probably heard the old rule of thumb: Change your oil every 3,000 miles/ 5,000 kilometers or 3 months, whichever comes first. But some car manufacturers have introduced extended oil change intervals. Continue reading

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Severe Service Requirements

A lot of our viewers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their car owners’ manual. It can be confusing. Let’s clear the air on this subject. Continue reading

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PCV Valve Replacement

The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs out. Continue reading

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