How often should I change its oil? Should I change the oil by a certain date or by mileage since the last oil change? Is the change interval different for synthetic oil? What's the worst that could happen if I put it off? And then there's the key question being asked here: How ...
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
But a device on display at last year's Milan Design Week has drawn attention to an energy source we don't often hear about: dirt. In this article, we'll find out how a soil lamp works and explore its applications. It's actually a pretty well-known way to generate electricity, having...
Next, the governor is removed. You want to remove it entirely, including internally. That involves removing the oil pan. You will see a brass sleeve in which the throttle lever slides through. After you remove the throttle, use a punch to remove the brass sleeve. To seal the hole, I si...
Like all of the maintenance options found in the GT Auto shop, the condition of an engine decreases the longer you use a car. It is just natural for these parts to wear out through use. However, unlike changing oil, an engine overhaul is not really needed as often so long as you keep...
Synthetic: This is what is often referred to as ceramic pads. These pads are made from a composite of non-organic and nonmetallic material, usually fiberglass and aramid fibers. These pads weigh about half the weight of the average pad, they are stronger, have better cold and hot stopping ...
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oil changed because I didn’t know when it was last done. When finished, we immediately noticed a STRONG burning oil smell. We returned to the oil change place, and they said the filter was replaced correctly and noticed no low oil, but we noticed drips on the garage floor. We’ve ...
I always have done my oil changes on time, not sure about the people who owned it before me though. Although the last oil change I had they offered a more expensive oil that would let me go every 5,000 miles and when this happened I was almost at 4,000 so needless to say...
are often touted as being lifetime lubricants, but one transmission rebuilder says synthetics may cause shift problems in a newly rebuilt transmission. They recommend using a mineral oil lubricant for the initial break-in period, then changing to a synthetic after 2,000 to 3,000 miles of ...