Motor oil does more than simply lubricate your automobile’s engine parts. Special additives ward off sludge, carbon and varnish deposits, keep your oil from becoming too thin or too thick in varying temperatures, retard rust deposits and formation and lastly control “foaming” when oil is “churned up” by fast moving engine parts and components.
Most car-makers and automotive manufacturers recommend two oil change intervals, a longer oil for ideal driving conditions ( long trips at relatively steady and consistent speeds) and second shorter intervals for the type of driving that most people do ( short trips , stop and go driving, trailer towing).
The best type of oil for newer modern era vehicles with gasoline engines is labeled either “For Service SE” or “SF”. Oil labeled “CC” or CD” is meant exclusively for diesel type engine power plants.
Choose multigrade oil that specifically suits your individual or family driving conditions. Generally oil with a viscosity range of 10-40 W is ideal for year round driving use. Since thinner oil with lower liquid surface tensions and velocities flows easier in cooler temperatures oils with lower “weights” and SAE ratings are preferred in the cold of a Canadian January dead of winter. No matter what - 40 degrees Celsius or Farenheit are hard on any automobile’s engine - be it gas or diesel - until the engine’s oil begins to flow. Block heaters in these northern climes and Alaska are always a wise choice. Plug in your engine block block-heater. Have your dealer or local mechanic at your local dealership or auto garage test your engine block heater core - If the container oil is plastic - that you purchased at your local Canadian Tire parts outlet- then you can simply open the “can” by tearing off the protective seal and turning the cap. In some cases a set of pliers or even a mechanics vice grip may help. To put in the oil, remove the cap at the top of the engine. Some of the time you may have to add more than one quart of liter. Get into the habit of checking your oil every 1000 miles or 1600 km.
Lastly one other choice is now available for auto engine lubrication and maintenance: Synthetic oil, though it is expensive and in some cases, not recommended for use with diesel engines and diesels lasts much longer than conventional mineral oils.
How do you check your engine oil level? It is essential that you check your engine oil level often, regularly and repeatedly. It does no good to have the “best oil in the world “or on the automotive market - if the level is low or inadequate. Engine oil burns oil, dissipates or plum disappears for any of a number of reasons over time. Don’t pour used engine oil down a drain or storm sewer or even into the ground. So reports Ted Stevens.
This not only contributes to pollution, but is illegal in many areas of the US and Canada. You may be charged and convicted with steep fines and penalties.
Try to purchase your oil from a seller or outlet that has disposal agreements. In many areas of northern British Columbia & Fort McMurray or Edmonton Alberta local Canadian Tire parts outlets are set up professionally in this manner. You can mix new oil with old no problem or concern. Synthetic oil , though it is expensive lasts much longer in duration than standard conventional petroleum mineral oils. Though the upfront cost of synthetics may be more , overall synthetics may derive you the best economic value. Longer life, least cost per driving mile and better fuel economies are its mainstays and benefits. Synthetics oils were developed during World War 2 for use in dealing with the brutal wintertime low temperature weather conditions of eastern Europe. Find the time and effort to locate and fill up only with that brand and type of synthetic oil.
Regularly changing your engine oil is the single most important thing that you can do to protect your engine. Your owner’s manual - in your glove box- should clearly indicate how often your oil in the crankcase of your auto needs to be changed. Yet frequent engine oil changes not cost you as a motorist - they pay. You will be rewarded with longer engine and automotive life and years and years more of troubles free driving.
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Terry S. Vostor
Edmonton Alberta Auto Trader
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Moe Brown net
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