Oil Changes Farther Between Than Ever
There are some vehicle maintenance myths that customers accept as gospel long after they’re still relevant. Atop this list is the 3,000-mile oil change. While some shops haven’t exactly been quick to dispel this largely outdated concept, embracing the extended interval oil change can actually be good for business.
The Evolving Oil Change Market
The only constant in the oil change business is change itself, especially if you’re trying to maintain an inventory of engine oil for all makes and models of vehicles. Since Volkswagen began requiring application-specific engine oil in the mid-1990s, the oil change business has (pardon the pun) “changed.” While many Asian vehicles currently require only
Why Oil Filters Matter To Extended Oil Change Intervals
Neglected oil change intervals can ruin the best engine oils and filters. As engine oil and the filter accumulate miles, they become contaminated with carbon, water and various acids, all of which are a byproduct of internal combustion that will form a film of black, gooey sludge on the interior parts of the engine.
How Oil Change Habits Are Killing Turbos
Turbochargers are used to enhance an engine’s performance and optimize combustion. To achieve good and complete combustion in the engine, a mixture ratio of 2.2 lbs. fuel and approximately 33 lbs. air is necessary (stoichiometric fuel ratio). During turbocharging, the density of the intake air is elevated and the air volume increased.
Toyota Hybrid Oil Change
Does the thought of changing the oil on a Toyota Prius scare you? Are you afraid you could be shocked with more than 200 volts? Don’t be afraid, changing the oil is not radically different than any other Toyota.
Delorean Oil Changes of the Future…
Too bad Doc Brown didn’t invent a better oil draining solution 30 years ago.
Addressing Extended Oil Changes on Modern Vehicles
Auto manufacturers, in general, are continuing to reduce vehicle maintenance requirements by extending oil change intervals. But extended oil change intervals are a mixed blessing. On the upside, extended oil change intervals are conserving precious oil and reducing carbon emissions. On the downside, many vehicle owners are forgetting to check their engine’s oil level between
Staying ‘Current’ on Ignition Coil Changes
During the past century, ignition coil configurations have evolved from oil-filled canister to epoxy-filled to e-core to waste spark and to the most modern coil-on-plug or “pencil” coils. Whatever the configuration, an ignition coil creates a spark by transforming amperage into volts. To illustrate, an oil-filled ignition coil might require about 4 amperes of current
Service Advisor: Impacting Consumer Oil Change Habits
Is it a good idea for you to try and save your future customers 50% or more on their oil change services?
Lubricants: Modifying Consumer Oil Change Habits
Is it a good idea for your shop to try and save your customers 50% or more on their oil change services? With two simple steps, you and your customers may be able to significantly extend oil change intervals and save them money.