Oil Life
How Clean Oil Leads To Better Engine Performance
There’s a reason you’re supposed to change your oil every 3K-7K miles. It’s a simple reason, actually. Clean oil helps the engine perform better, and it helps the engine last longer. In other words, dirty oil is your engine’s worst enemy. Why Your Engine Needs Clean Oil The engine has a lot of moving parts…
Read MoreHow Clean Oil Leads To Better Fuel Economy
Here’s a fun fact: dirty motor oil can reduce your vehicle’s fuel economy. How, though? One word: viscosity. What Is Viscosity? In basic terms, viscosity is a fluid’s resistance to flow. Motor oil with high viscosity is thick and can’t flow that well. Motor oil with low viscosity is thin and flows very well. Water,…
Read MoreHow To Determine If You Can Extend Your Engine Oil Drain Interval
Sometimes you’ll change your oil at regular intervals, only to see that the oil still looks like it’s in good shape. If you’re in this situation, you may be wondering if you can extend your engine oil drain interval. The good news is that in some situations, you can. We’ll walk through how to figure…
Read MoreA Guide To API Ratings For Motor Oil
There are so many different motor oil brands on the market. How do we know which brands are the right ones to put into our engines? Just look for the seal of approval with the API rating. API stands for the American Petroleum Institute. The organization evaluates every blend of motor oil. It assigns an…
Read MoreCan You Extend The Oil Drain Interval On Your Engine? Here’s How You Figure It Out
When it comes to oil changes in motorcycles, the rule of thumb is to change the oil every 3,000 miles. However, you may be able to wait a little longer between oil change intervals. The longevity of the oil in your bike depends on the state of the engine and your riding patterns. By knowing…
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