Month: December 2016

The difference between 10w30 and 10w40 is the thickness of the oil at operating/high temperatures, at which 10w40 is thicker than 10w30. In This Guide When to Use 10w30 vs 10w40 High Mileage Vehicles How Oil is Graded Single Grade Oil The first viscosity number, “10” in the case of both of these oils, rates how easy it pours at starting/low temperatures, such as starting the engine during winter. The lower this number is, the easier it pours when cold, so an oil rated “5” will pour faster than one rated “10.” The second number, “30” and “40” for these … Read more

What’s the difference between 5w30 and 10w30 oil? These oils are different thicknesses in cold temperatures with 5w30 being the thinner of the two. For this reason, it’s recommended to use it instead of 10w30 for vehicles operating in cold climates. In This Guide When to Use 10w30 vs 5w30 High Mileage Vehicles How Oil is Graded Single Grade Oil The first number, 5 or 10 in this case, is a measurement of how easily the oil pours at low temperatures. The lower the number, the thinner it will be in these conditions: a 0 pours easier than a 5, … Read more

It is exciting to see the odometer on your car, truck or SUV reach 100,000, 200,000 and if you’re lucky, 300,000 miles. These milestones are testaments of a well-built and properly maintained automobile. While most people seem to trade in their cars every few years, some have been known to look after their used vehicle for an extended period. In rare cases, a few owners have racked up more than a million miles on a single vehicle. This phenomenal number is equivalent to driving around the equator 40 times. At 60 mph, it would take two years of continuous driving … Read more

The following 29 proven-to-work car hacks will help you keep the interior clean and organized, make car maintenance cheaper and easier and the time you spend in your vehicle more enjoyable. 1. Clean Cloudy Headlights with Toothpaste Apply a small amount of whitening toothpaste to a clean cloth. Rub the toothpaste gently onto the headlight until the entire lens is covered. It will take some time and a little pressure to brighten the lens. Use clean water to rinse off the toothpaste. Apply a thin coat of car wax or furniture polish to protect the lens from UV rays. 2. … Read more

If you have it done professionally, it can take anywhere from 15 to 45 minutes to have your vehicle’s oil changed depending on the location you take it to and the services performed alongside the oil change. If you do it yourself, it can take anywhere from a 30 minutes to an hour. Quick lube shops that specialize in quick oil changes can do the job in under 15 minutes. With this setup, the customer can drive into the bay and have the work done on the spot. Even payment can be done from inside the car, so the owner … Read more