Why Every Oil Filter Should Have Magnets
Magnets in oil filters can be a foreign concept to many. You may think that it doesn’t make sense. Why would there even need to be magnets inside an oil filter? If you ask a lot of shop technicians, they’ll tell you that it’s actually a brilliant idea. Magnets help prolong the life of the…
Read More10 Scary Examples Of Clogged Oil Filters
Have you ever wondered what a really clogged oil filter looks like? Luckily, you don’t have to skip a few oil changes to find out. There are some pictures floating around the web that show how bad an oil filter can get. We rounded up 10 of these photos for your viewing pleasure… or horror:…
Read MoreHow 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 MoreLifetime Oil Filters And Your Factory Warranty
Worried that a lifetime oil filter might void your factory warranty? Rest assured that – as far as the factory is concerned – it’s completely acceptable to use a lifetime oil filter. As long as you maintain records of every oil change, you won’t have to worry about your factory engine warranty. In this post,…
Read MoreHow Many Filters Does Each Type of Vehicle Use?
Have you ever wondered how many oil filters a vehicle uses over its lifespan? We’ve wondered about this too. So, we rolled up our sleeves, did lots of research, and then crunched numbers. It turns out the answer depends on what kind of vehicle we’re talking about. Some vehicles use more oil filters than others.…
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 MoreWhy You Should Only Buy A Lifetime Oil Filter That’s Made In The USA
Are you in the market for a reusable oil filter for your vehicle? You may have noticed that some reusable oil filters are more affordable than others. These oil filters were likely manufactured in another country, and you should steer clear of them. Some people will only buy car and motorcycle parts that are made…
Read MoreHow Many Oil Filters Do Americans Throw Away Every Year?
The zero waste movement is taking the world by storm. People everywhere are cutting down on straws and plastic bags. Everyone is waging a war against plastic, which is a smart way to help save the earth. There’s something else that’s as harmful as plastic is to the environment: disposable oil filters. Disposable oil filters…
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