Ever wonder why engines have that long wiry thing with the small plastic handle? A.K.A. the dipstick? “Come on, Mark, it’s for measuring proper engine oil volume,” you say.
Category: Diesel
Which of These Competitors Will Win the 2018 Diesel Power Challenge?
A Beginner’s Guide to Motor Oil: What You Need to Know
Should You Use Diesel Competition Oil?
Why Does My Car’s Engine Burn Oil?
What Is Cetane and Why Does It Matter?
Do Motor Oil Additives Work?
What do motor oil additives do? The shelves at your local auto parts store are full of aftermarket motor oil additives and oil treatments that promise a cornucopia of benefits, such as… Increased fuel economy Reduced friction Maximum horsepower Improved engine cleanliness To provide this added performance, aftermarket motor oil additives use different chemical components
How a Differential Works (and the Type of Gear Lube to Use)
What’s the Difference Between DOT 3 and DOT 4 Brake Fluid?
Are all Synthetic Oil Groups the Same? Group III vs IV vs V
The simple answer No. In fact, there are wide performance differences between base oil group categories. Generally speaking, Group IV base oils offer the best performance, Group III second best, and so on in reverse order. But be forewarned – there are exceptions. And, you can’t judge motor oil performance solely on base oil type.