Automotive maintenance: The right grade of motor oil 7 Articles

by Jullian Henry

In response to the author's article "Knowing which grade of motor oil to use in your car" Good, safe information. Please allow me to add a few additional suggestions. One, consider the climate and environment where ...read more

by rbnstr08

Motor oil in vehicles play a big role in keeping an engine operating under the right temperatures. The viscosity numbers will tell immediately the range of temperatures it should be ideally used. Lower numbers, especiall...read more

by Jay Safford

The first and only thing you should do, is follow the manufactures recommendations as to the temperature and conditions the car is operated in and you find that in the owners manual and the dealer will have it if you loo...read more

by biggreennmean

Which grade of motor oil to use depends upon the answers to a few questions. What does the manual say? What is the climate? How is the vehicle used? How old is the motor? Some guidelines to follow are: If there are n...read more

by Ralph Hebert

The S.A.E.'s and A.P.I.'s of motor oils are what you will see on a container of quality motor oil. Your Owner's Manual suggests or recommends what you need under which driving conditions. Generally the ranges of temperatur...read more

by Elke C

Oil in your car is like the blood in your veins. If it is too thick or thin or dirty, it will not let your system work properly. The grade of oil you use in your car is important because the oil lets the pistons in you...read more

by Ken Phipps

All cars, regardless of country of origin, have a sticker or plate installed under the hood which indicates the grade (or viscosity) of motor oil to be used. The sticker is usually found on the radiator mount which crosse...read more