Can an engine safely go 20k miles without needing an oil change? This debate is an interesting one. Many swear by their manufacturer’s OCI. However, brands like Mobil and Castrol are formulating extended drain synthetic engine oils promising much more. Are these new entrants worth a try?
5 Lies You Need to Stop Your Mechanic From
In the developing world, mechanics both repair and damage cars. If you don’t want your car to be the next guinea pig, here are the five most important things you must ‘train’ your mechanic never to mention in your presence. This act alone will add serious years to your car.
Using Vegetable Oil as Engine Oil Replacement
There have been a plethora of videos on social media showing owners of cars and bikes using plain cooking oil for engine lubrication. These folks swear it works and have vowed to continue using same. Curious, as always, I took a closer look and here’s what you need to know.
This Is Why Your Fuel Pump Keeps Failing
Fuel pumps last a truly long time on a vehicle. As a matter of fact, I’ve NEVER needed to change one, EVER. Unfortunately, many vehicle owners change their fuel pumps at least, once a year! This is unacceptable! However, to get to this point, you must first change yourself…
Tempted to Use 20w50 Engine Oil in Your Car?
The 20W50 weight engine oil is considered ‘the best oil weight’ across makes, year and model in the tropics. But, is this the case? Should you even put this weight of engine oil in your vehicle in the first place? I provide all the answers you seek in this detailed article.