Here’s Why You Should Never Buy A Disposable Oil Filter
Everyone who cares for their car or truck wants the best for it. That’s especially true when buying aftermarket parts. Better tires improve handling, make driving more comfortable, and can increase fuel efficiency. Well-made windshield wiper blades make it easier to see the road in heavy rain or snow for more than just a season.…
Read MoreHow To Increase Oil Pressure
Is your vehicle’s oil pressure too low? There are several things you can do to increase your vehicle’s oil pressure. Read on to find out how. Why You Don’t Want Your Oil Pressure To Be Too Low If your vehicle’s oil pressure is too low, it’s very likely that your engine isn’t getting enough oil.…
Read More3 Surprising Benefits Of Increased Oil Pressure
PurePower! lifetime oil filters bring many benefits, including increased oil pressure. We’ve had customers report an increase in oil pressure by about 4 or 5 psi. All they did was upgrade to a PurePower! lifetime oil filter. Increasing your oil pressure by upgrading to a lifetime oil filter can be good for your vehicle. Let’s…
Read MoreWhy Disposable Oil Filters Are Hurting Your Vehicle’s Performance
The oil filter serves an important role. It’s the only thing in your car or truck that keeps the oil clean. Disposable oil filters are the most common type of oil filters used in cars. Yet, disposable oil filters can hurt your vehicle’s performance. Disposable Oil Filters Let More Dirty Oil Into Your Engine Than…
Read MoreIs Your Car Contributing To Toxic Landfill Waste? Find Out Now.
Toxic waste is a serious threat to the environment. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has classified 11 types of toxic waste. Those types should always be disposed of the right way. If those toxic substances end up in the landfill, they contaminate the soil and water supply. Automobiles come loaded with substances that are…
Read More5 Ways You Can Reduce Your Car’s Carbon Footprint
In today’s world, you need a car to get around. But there’s a problem. Cars are bad for the environment! Car emissions create about 75% of the carbon monoxide pollution in the U.S. Cars tires contribute to rubber and plastic pollution. Dirty motor oil can contaminate the soil and local water supply. Before you decide…
Read MoreThis 1 Simple Trick Eliminates Millions Of Tons Of Landfill Waste
Here’s a not-so-fun fact: hundreds of millions of oil filters end up in the landfills each year. In 2019, about 768 million oil filters went to the landfills. To put this into perspective: This created 384,000 tons of waste (about the same weight as 128,000 African elephants). All these oil filters stacked on top of…
Read MoreWhat Are API Motor Oil Ratings?
When shopping for motor oil, you may have noticed that most motor oil bottles come with an API rating. Let’s talk about what an API rating is and how it can help you find the best motor oil for your vehicle. What Is An API Rating? There’s an organization called the American Petroleum Institute. Their…
Read MoreDoes Engine Oil Expire?
If you have some unused motor oil sitting in your garage, you may be wondering if you can still use it. Does engine oil expire? Yes, engine oil does expire. In most cases, engine oil lasts between 2 and 5 years. Engine Oil Has A Shelf Life Like oil filters, motor oil has a shelf…
Read MoreWhy Are There Metal Shavings In Motor Oil?
Sometimes metal shavings end up in motor oil. Some people can find this confusing. Isn’t motor oil contained within the engine’s lubrication system? How on earth can metal shavings end up in motor oil? Read on to find out. How Metal Shavings End Up In Motor Oil We have good news and bad news. The…
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