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The automakers of many newer vehicles are recommending use of synthetic oils in those vehicles. Synthetic oils cost more which leads some consumers to question their value. Why are they being recommended and are they worth the cost?
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It’s been recommended that you only need to change your oil as often as it specifies in your vehicle’s owners manual. Most cars and light trucks will...
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Change your oil every 3 months or 3,000 miles. You hear the commercials from oil change quick-lube places repeating this. Do you really need to...
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Its time to look at this issue of “engine oil sludge” – what it is and, more importantly, whether you should be concerned about it in your engine....
Bell Performance's Erik Bjornstad gives helpful tips and solutions for preparing your home heating oil system for winter.
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Part I of this series talked about tips for inspecting your heating system and fuel tank, and treating your fuel oil to prepare your home heating oil...
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Home heating systems running on fuel oil are common in the northern United States. These systems do not burn oil by itself; they mix oil from the...
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Welcome to the second part in our series on simple steps to take for getting your boat ready for its winter rest period. The previous article...
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Winter and cold weather means that most people around the country are packing their small equipment – lawnmowers, ATVs, chainsaws and leaf blowers,...
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Labor Day has come and gone and the weather will turn steadily colder. Our lawns and garden will need progressively less tending as the plants steel...
