Idemitsu Lubricants America Introduces New GF-6 Lineup
The new line of fully synthetic motor oils meet and exceed the new SP/GF-6A industry standards.
New API Gasoline Engine Oil Standards Coming on May 1
Creating new GF-6 motor oils involved collaboration and testing to protect engines.
0W16 Versus 0W20 Oil
0W16 oil is designed to increase engine efficiency and reduce engine warmup time. What do we need to know about it?
Understanding Oil Additives: New Engines, New Standards
Have you noticed that it is getting harder to stock oil these days? For some vehicles, the same model may take three different types of oils, depending on the make or engine. The base model may require a 5W-30, while the V6 version may require a 5W-20, and the hybrid version may require a 0W-20.
What Is Oil Testing?
Oil specifications are not about the ingredients in the oil, but how the oil reacts to standardized conditions.
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 While some shops haven’t exactly been quick to dispel this largely outdated concept, embracing the extended interval oil change can actually be good for business.
Motor Oil: So Many Kinds, So Much Confusion
Take a stroll down the motor oil aisle in any parts store and you’ll see row after row of different brands, viscosities and formulations.
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.
Carbon Deposit Q&A
Follow along to learn more about carbon deposits.
Direct Injection and Turbochargers
Making more power with less displacement puts additional stress on the engine.
