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Motor Oil Reviews and Buying Guide:We all use it, but who knows which type is best for our cars. Motor oil is something that helps keep engine parts lubricated and running in good condition. Most cars hold about 5 quarts of oil at any given time and it's recommended that you replace or change your motor oil every 3000-4000 miles. Newer cars don't require such frequent oil changes, but older model cars will run smoother and get better gas mileage if the oil is clean and new. For years people changed their motor oil at home in their front yards or garages and actually went to the store to buy the motor oil themselves. Nowadays, we just have some company do the oil change for us for about $30-$40. Jiffy Lube is an oil change company that has stores all across the U.S. and will do oil changes for pretty cheap. You can buy motor oil in your local automotive parts store or online. The most popular motor oil brands are Red Line, Motul, Royal Purple, Mobil, Pennzoil, DuraLube, Castrol, Kendall , Valvoline, Amsoil, Quaker State, and Havoline.
Oil Changes on Cars - DIY:The dreaded oil change. Do you take on the task and do it yourself or let a chain store like Jiffy Lube work on your car. Oil changes used to be easier to perform at home when cars engines were more accessible. Some makes and models of cars today make oil changes almost impossible for the DIY. Most car manufacturers recommend changing the oil every 3 months or 3000-5000 miles. We have heard so much that oil changes every 3000 miles are a myth and it appears they are right. Unless you have an older model car that used oil up fast or requires more frequent oil changes, 5000 miles will do just fine. When you change the oil, you don't need to change the oil filter at the same time (unless it looks dirty). First, start by locating the oil drain plug and place the oil drain pan under the plug. Then slowly loosen the drain plug with a socket wrench and eventually remove the plug by hand as it gets looser. As you remove the drain plug, oil will come out and if it's hot make sure you are wearing gloves to protect your hands. Wipe the drain plug and the plug opening and replace the drain plug gasket before reinstalling the drain plug. Tighten the oil drain plug with a wrench (this step is probably the most important), but don't overtighten. Check the oil filter next and replace if necessary being careful of any excess oil that may still remain in the oil filter. Once the oil has been drained and the oil filter replaced, then proceed to the oil filler cap on top of the engine and remove it. Use a funnel to pour in the new oil - usually about 4 to 5 quarts. Replace the oil filler cap and run the car for a few minutes, then check your oil dipstick and add more oil if it needs it. Make sure there are no leaks around the drain plug area as this is a common mistake made even by the oil change shops. Mark the date and mileage on a sheet of paper so you know when the next oil change should occur. Oil changes are one of the few do it yourself activities left on modern cars and it should only take about 30 minutes (1/2 hour). If you do decide that taking it to a shop is easier, we recommend going to the dealership first since they tend to do better work than chain stores (per reviews by car owners). If you do go to a oil change service like JiffyLube, check online or in your local paper for coupons.
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