Engine oils are complex mixtures of base oils and additive components
Oil Functions
What Motor Oil Does & Why it Matters
A motor oil’s ability to clean is as important as its ability to lubricate. Learn all about it, and why it makes a difference in the way your car feels when you drive, and how long your engine lasts.
There are really two kinds of people, those who change their own motor oil
Oil Change
How to Change your own Oil.
With our handy instructions, you can join the do-it-yourself oil change crowd. Not only do you get to know the car you love a little better, it gives you a real sense of accomplishment.
Engine oil is comprised of two basic components—base oils and additives.
Oil Formulation
Engine Oil Formulation
Engine oil is comprised of two basic components—base oils and additives. The base oils constitute 70 to 85 percent of the total, while additives round out the remaining 15 to 25 percent.
Motor oil can be segmented into four basic varieties—Synthetic oil,
Oil Types
Types of Motor Oil
You’ve heard the terms – synthetic, conventional, high mileage, oil grade – but what do they mean? Find out about the different motor oils and what the best use is for each.