Winter Driving Tips Wintewr never ends up here in the Dakotas and Northern Minnesota so this article is never too late. Always looking forward to that final major snowstorm in April. Review our winter driving tips to ensure you’re ready
A Beginner’s Guide to Motor Oil: What You Need to Know
A Beginner’s Guide to Motor Oil: What You Need to Know John Baker|May 15, 2020 9:01 AM If you awoke this morning asking yourself, “Gee, I wonder what there is to know about motor oil?” you’re in luck. Here, we
ILSAC GF-6, API SP & dexos: Making Sense of New Oil Specs.
ILSAC GF-6, API SP & dexos: New Oil Specifications Andy Arendt|May 01, 2020 7:41 AM As engine-operating conditions grow more severe, so do the demands placed on your motor oil. Hence the need for updated oil specifications, like ILSAC GF-6,
Do Coolant Additives Work?
Do Coolant Additives Work? John Baker|Feb 05, 2020 10:39 AM Store shelves contain several coolant additives that promise to reduce engine heat, control overheating and fight corrosion. Do coolant additives work? And, if so, are they necessary? It’s tough to top good
What Your Motor Oil Color Means
What Your Motor Oil Color Means Color in general shouldn’t indicate any immediate action without an oil analysis test to validate anything out of the ordinary. While color could indicate an issue, keep in mind oil that appears ‘bad’ has
Why Do I Need To Change My Oil?
Why Do I Need To Change My Oil? Dan McClelland|Jan 07, 2020 8:36 AM Regardless of its quality, every motor oil eventually loses its potency and must be changed to ensure peak engine protection. Let’s take a look at what
New Technologies Prompt New Industry Standards
NEW TECHNOLOGIES PROMPT NEW INDUSTRY STANDARDS ILSAC GF-6 and API SP specifications coming May 1. AMSOIL is already ahead of the game. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are under pressure to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. As a result, most
Racing Oil vs. Regular Oil: What’s the Difference?
Why not use Racing Oil in my Car If It’s Tougher? John Baker|Nov 29, 2019 8:00 AM When deciding if racing oil is right for their vehicles, gearheads and other enthusiasts sometimes offer this line of reasoning: Racing engines are
How Much Oil Does My Car Need?
How Much Oil Do I Put In? John Baker|Dec 03, 2018 9:10 AM The answer seems simple: probably about five quarts. But, if you drive a small car with a four-cylinder engine, it’s likely closer to four quarts. However, the
Can I Use Diesel Oil in My Gas Engine?
Can I Use Diesel Oil in My Gas Engine? It’s good to familiarize yourself with the topic as there are particular conditions which you may benefit from using diesel oil or perhaps you have a fleet and are looking for