Although DH usually changes the oil and replaces the filter in my car himself, I admit we don’t change it regularly enough. Thanks to MyBlogSpark, I found out about the website Motor Oil Matters, which made me realize just how important it is to get my car’s oil changed regularly.
On this site you’ll find advice and information from multiple sources and at various levels of detail — all designed to provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision when it comes to motor oil and your vehicle…Having quality motor oil in your vehicle can help protect your investment in your vehicle, help prevent expensive engine and emissions system repairs and can even help maximize fuel economy.
The first thing I did when I got to the Motor Oil Matters website was take the M.O.M. Knows Best quiz. I was asked such questions as why phosphorus is added to motor oil. Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, I failed!
Then I read some great tips and advice, such as why it’s important to change your oil on a regular basis, why synthetic motor oil is better than conventional motor oil, and so much more (I should’ve read all of this before I took the quiz)!
It was very interesting to read all about motor oil, and I really learned a lot.
Since I didn’t change my oil in a while, I knew I had to get it changed (especially after all that I read), so I headed down to Jiffy Lube to use a gift card that I received thanks to MyBlogSpark, Shell Lubricants, and MotorOilMatters.org.
We went to the Jiffy Lube in Aiea for their Signature Service Oil Change (ARV $38.99 in Hawaii). It was quite busy—there were 3 rows of 3 cars each, but it only took a few minutes before one of the employees came to work with us. While my car was getting serviced, we went to eat lunch at a nearby restaurant, and when we were done with lunch, our car was waiting for us.
They not only changed the oil, but they vacuumed the floors, wiped the windows, and so much more! I did have to get the air filter replaced for an additional cost, but the total price before using the gift card was very reasonable (in fact, a lot less than a place that I went to years ago to do just an oil change and air filter replacement!), and the service was quick and friendly.
Now that I’m armed with more knowledge of motor oil, I will make sure that I regularly change my car’s oil, and that DH regularly changes his car’s oil too.
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The correct oil change interval is the one recommended by the engine manufacturer for your individual driving conditions.It is printed in the vehicle owner’s manual.
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That the W stands for "winter"
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I learned: Switching between synthetic and conventional oil will not cause any harm to engines as long as both individual oils meet the engine manufacturer’s requirements as listed in the owner’s manual.
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What does the "W" stand for in oil names? "It stands for winter, not weight as many people believe." Who knew? Not me!
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Huh! I just saw that two other people picked the same fact as me, so I found another, hehehe. What does the starburst on a bottle of oil mean? "Oils displaying the Starburst meet performance requirements set by many U.S. and international vehicle and engine manufacturers and the lubricant industry."
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How often should I change my oil?
The correct oil change interval is the one recommended by the engine manufacturer for your individual driving conditions.It is printed in the vehicle owner’s manual.
Each vehicle manufacturer tests its own vehicles to determine the proper drain interval.
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I do know that I really need an oil change though as my car's 'service engine' light is on and that means its time to vist the shop (hopefully Jiffy Lube!)
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Regular oil changes are one of the most important things that can be done to help extend the life of an engine.
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I learned that synthetic oils wont' void your warranty.
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I didn't know you should check the manual (for each car) to find out how long you should wait until you change the oil.
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