Friday, January 14, 2011

Motor Oil Secrets Revealed

There are some myths that people seem to swallow, no matter how much the evidence is to the contrary. You could spend days investigating the facts that people believe on any number of subjects that, in the end, turn out to be completely unfounded in facts. The motor oil industry does its part to pass down a lot of myths to car owners, that people continue to fall for and adhere to for their entire lives. Getting past the sales hype and myths that the big oil companies sell is what the Motor Oil Bible is all about.

This book, written by oil expert, Mike Kaufman, is one of the most information packed books available to teach people the truth about motor oil. You may be one of those people who think that there isn't much to be learned about motor oil. This is simply because the big companies really don't want people to learn too much about their products. They want people to keep purchasing their products and that's all they want.

Purchasing this book could end up saving you thousands of dollars, once you learn to get past the myths of motor oil and choose the best type of oil for your car and your unique driving habits. That's right. There are different types of oil that are more beneficial than others, and it's far more detailed than simply purchasing synthetic oil versus petroleum based oil. This book delves deep into the various factors that really make an oil the best choice for you to choose.

Learn what the big oil companies don't, or won't tell you about the factors that contribute to making the smartest oil purchasing decisions for your car. Don't settle for sales hype when you can learn the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth about motor oil from the Motor Oil Bible.
Petroleum based motor oilImage via Wikipedia
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Monday, January 10, 2011

Getting the Most from Your Car's Performance – The Right Oil is Essential

Our cars are some of our most prized possessions. We sink a lot of money, time and energy into our cars, so it's only natural that we expect them to operate efficiently. When some people get a new car, it's almost like a relationship. They treat the car gently and do everything they can to keep it running well, but they rarely keep up these efforts over the long haul.

While you may not have the time or energy to pamper your car all the time, you can take some simple steps to keep it running great. When it comes to a car's performance, motor oil has to be one of the biggest considerations. So, even if you can't baby your car forever, you can take good care of it by simply putting some thought into the kind of oil that you use.

If you ask most of the employees at the oil lube shops what you can do to improve a car's performance, motor oil changes are always going to be the first tidbit of wisdom they have to offer. You, on the other hand, need to think a bit deeper and consider not only changing the oil in your car, but also choosing the right oil for your unique situation.

The make and model of your car, how often you drive it and how long you plan to own your car, all factor into making the best oil choices. Don't expect the oil shop to tell you this, though, they simply want you to come back regularly, so they keep making money. Take the time to learn a bit about the things that go into choosing the right oil for your car, and you will be doing your part to take better care of it over the lifetime of your ownership.


Motor Oil Sign.Image by Ollie Crafoord via Flickr
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Friday, January 7, 2011

Getting Past Sales Hype and Choosing the Best Motor Oil

We all know that the oil industry is a multi-billion dollar business. Any time a product brings in a lot of money, you can be sure that you will see it advertised – a lot. And we do see lots of motor oil commercials and advertisements every year. Each ad claiming that this is the brand of oil that you have to use in your car, if you've got a brain in your skull. You have to get past that hype and engage your brain to make smart choices for your car. When you see motor oil reviews, it's important to remember that there is marketing going on behind the scenes, designed to make sales.

You can't blame the advertisements. After all, that's the name of the game – selling more product. To be a smart car owner, though, you can't afford to let their marketing tactics sway your purchasing decision. Your car is too important to you to put an oil in it just because the oil companies say so. Look past the surface levels of the motor oil reviews that these companies put out and dig a bit deeper to see whether or not those reviews are applicable to your car and your driving habits.

Whatever you do, don't let advertising convince you that one size fits all when it comes to purchasing motor oil. Some car owners will get amazing benefits from using synthetic oils, while others may not get quite as much bang for their buck. If you only drive a few miles every week, logic dictates that you will not benefit from the same type of oil as someone who commutes 100 miles, round trip every day.

Take a few of these variables into consideration before you buy an oil based on a review. Remember, there is no way one of these reviews can possibly apply to every situation, and the next one you read may not apply to your situation at all.
Quart bottle of Red Line 5W-30 synthetic motor oilImage via Wikipedia


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Monday, January 3, 2011

Motor Oils – How Do They Compare to Each Other?

Just 20 years ago, doctors repeatedly told their patients to eat low fat diets. Across the board this advice was given, and little else was talked about in terms of nutrition. The thinking was that less fat in the diet translated to better health. Over time, nutritional science proved this advice to be bad advice for most people.

Think about it, one generic diet given to nearly every type of patient. It's pretty ridiculous isn't it. In much the same way, though, mechanics will often tell their customers to get their oil changed and never tell them that one type of oil does not necessarily work best for every situation. It's important to do a motor oil comparison, to see which type of oil is the best choice for your car. Don't settle for the generic prescription, it simply doesn't work for everyone.

Take some time to learn a bit about an oil's viscosity when doing a motor oil comparison. You hear this term a lot on the oil commercials, but very few people ever find out just what it means and how different viscosities should make a difference in the motor oil they choose to use for their car. If you can't find a lot of information on viscosity, check your owner's manual. That should give you a good starting point for the recommended oil viscosity for the make and model that you drive.

Just as a diet for someone trying to lose 20 pounds won't be the same as a young athlete trying to gain muscle mass, the same old oil won't work for every car. There are differences that must be addressed anold skool motor oil & fuel pumpImage by ♥ L A D Y M ♥ via Flickrd you must compare motor oils to make the best choice.

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