Oil Change

To extend the life of your car and engine, perform routine oil changes every 3 months or 3,000 miles. The oil is the 'blood' of the engine, and keeps everything running smoothly. As time goes on, the oil can become contaminated, and can accumulate dust, or metallic shavings which could destroy the 'heart', or engine, of your vehicle.

Is It Necessary to Change My Oil at 3,000 Miles?

By Luke Allen -- Motor oil technology has gradually progressed since the days of the earliest automobiles. In those days, standard motor oil drain intervals were between 500 and 1000 miles, and motorists had to switch viscosity grades with the changing of the seasons. The development of oil filtration and additive technology in the 1930s allowed drain intervals to increase to 2000 and later 3000 miles, while the development of viscosity modifiers in the 1940s allowed the formulation of... more

How Often Do I Need To Change My Oil Filter?

By kmustaffa -- Today's engines use a filtration process called "full-flow". With this technology, all the oil that's goes from the reservoir to the engine passes through the filter first. This means that the primary defense line to the engine's crankshaft, and cam bearings is the oil filter. It's purpose is removing unwanted solid entrants to the system, such as dirt, carbon, and metal particles. These entrants can damage the bearing, journal and cylinder wall surfaces once they... more

Recycling Used Motor Oil

By wespipe -- Motor oil is essential to the proper lubrication and functioning of the engines in vehicles, as is replacing it on a regular basis. Oil, when disposed of improperly, does not readily break down and has the potential to cause harm to plants and animals of the natural environment. Even small amounts of oil can contaminate the freshwater supply on which many people, animals and plants rely to sustain life. In addition, neglecting to dispose of... more