Why Does Motor Oil Turn Black? John Baker|Oct 11, 2018 2:00 PM Color isn’t generally an indicator that an oil is dirty or ready for change – But there’s more to it than that.. What causes black motor oil? And
ATV/UTV Maintenance: 7 Tips to Maximize Your Machine’s Life
Maximize Your ATV’s life with these Overlooked Tips John Baker|Jun 06, 2019 1:47 PM ATVs and UTVs aren’t cheap. And neither should be your approach to maintenance if you want your machine to deliver peak performance and last for years.
Lawnmower Won’t Start? Do this.
EZ Advice to Start that Stubborn Lawnmower John Baker|Jul 03, 2019 1:48 PM A lawnmower that won’t start, especially when taken from storage, is almost always due to one problem: bad gas. Storing a lawnmower in the fall without adding gasoline stabilizer to
Weed Eater Won’t Start? Try This
Troubleshooting Weed Eater That Won’t Start John Baker|Jun 19, 2019 9:28 AM No matter what you call it – weed eater, weed whacker, string trimmer – chances are at some point it won’t start. Few things are more annoying than
How Do We Perform Against Mobil 1?
AMSOIL vs. Mobil 1: How We Perform Andy Arendt|Jan 16, 2019 1:10 PM Most lists of top-10 performance mods include a turbocharger, supercharger, nitrous oxide or updated engine tune. Increasing the engine’s oxygen intake also increases fuel, which boosts power.
Where Oil Goes and What it Does
Engine Oil Function Overview A typical engine contains hundreds of parts, none of which could function properly without oil. Far from a simple commodity, oil is a dynamic enabler of performance. It must lubricate, cool, protect, seal, actuate components and
Signature Series Protects Engines From Low-Speed Pre-Ignition
SIGNATURE SERIES MOTOR OIL PROTECTS ENGINES FROM LOW-SPEED PRE-IGNITION LSPI can destroy pistons and connecting rods, bringing an engine to a standstill in seconds. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like General Motors (GM)* have addressed the issue by designing tests to
Signature Series Battles Sludge
Signature Series Battles Sludge The health of your engine depends on motor oil circulating quickly and efficiently through the system, but sticking components and obstructed passages inhibit motor oil from lubricating, cooling and protecting your engine. Engine “sludge” occurs when
Why do European Cars Require Special Oil?
Why do European Cars Require Special Oil? John Baker|Jul 10, 2018 3:10 PM For all the grin-inducing benefits of owning a European car – finely tuned performance, sophisticated styling, prestige – they can be a pain. According to this list, four
Do Motor Oil Additives Work?
Aftermarket Oil Additives Change Oil’s Chemistry John Baker|Mar 09, 2018 11:01 AM What do motor oil additives do? The shelves at your local auto parts store are full of aftermarket motor oil additives and oil treatments that promise a cornucopia