iTrader: (0) Hi there. I'm Pascal. I drive a lot of short distances. How often should I change the engine oil? And what type of oil? My M5 was at the oil service yesterday (5W30 BMW TwinPower Turbo LL04). Mileage of the vehicle: 35,000 km Greetings PascalAppreciate...
There has always been a debate as to how often an oil filter change is necessary, and there always will be a debate because, well, it depends. A general rule of thumb is 5,000 miles between oil changes but this will vary based on vehicle age, usage, and
Engine oil temperature Monitoring the engine oil temperature is vital, particularly for drivers who enjoy a more spirited driving style. Pushing an engine hard before it reaches its proper oil operating temperature is risky. Top-notch engine oils are designed to withstand temperatures up to about 12...
Now check their pressures and also adjust and lube the drive chain if necessary and look for any tight spots. If this is all good then give the bike a fluid once-over by checking the oil level is correct and also looking at the coolant level. Finally, and again this is so often over...
Remember: don’t wait until you see the first snowflakes to winterize your car, as this is often too late. The ideal time to get your car ready for winter is early fall – so for the northern hemisphere around the end of September/beginning of October. ...
How Often Do You Need To Check And Change The Oil? Regular change of oil is a part of every vehicle’s yearly routine. You probably have nothing to worry about if you do regularly scheduled check-ups at dealers or repair shops. Some mechanics claim you need to change the oil once in ...
These often work similarly to domestic Economy 7 tariffs where electricity is charged at a lower unit rate for seven hours during the night, allowing drivers to charge their vehicles during the night so it will cost them less and they’ll have a fully charged car in the morning. While not...
I had a Toyota Kluger which blew a lot of white smoke at only 43000 kms – unfortunately I had omitted to service it and change the initial thin oil it came with. They said I had to get a new engine. However I used some Stopsmoke (a cheap bottle of stuff I got from the service...
There is another issue many publications gloss over when they cover the topic of extended warranties. In order for your repair to be covered, the companies that offer these plans make it hard on you if you don’t have every maintenance receipt from the car’s first 6-month oil change visi...
10. Change Petroleum Fuel Vehicles to Fuel Cell Technology The back of the BMW Hydrogen 7 during the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Mich. Bryan Mitchell/Getty Images Effective hydrogen fuel cells are the Holy Grail of alternative fuel technologies. The best-known fuel...