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The Impact of Zinc Levels in Engine Oil: A Detailed Analysis
Commonly referred to as zinc, this compound is renowned for its protective properties in engine components, but: Is more zinc always better? [More…]
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Break-In Oil Myth Busting: Why a Fresh Engine Build NEEDS Zinc
Troy Green from Maxima Racing Oils joins in to discuss the importance of break-in oil for new engine builds. [More…]
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Does Pre-filling The Oil Filter Cause Engine Damage?
When it comes to car maintenance, one question that often sparks debate is whether to pre-fill an oil filter before installing it. [More…]
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Oil Viscosity: Does the Thickness of Your Oil Matter?
David Frieburger explores the intricacies of oil viscosity and its impact on engine performance with sponsor, Driven Oil. [More…]
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3 Reasons To Have Your Motor Oil Professionally Analyzed
Oil analysis is a quick, nondestructive way to gauge the health of an engine by looking at what’s in the oil. [More…]
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Synthetic vs Conventional Oil ~ There’s A Good Reason To Switch
Jason Fenske spent time discussing Synthetic Motor Oil vs Conventional Motor Oil and more with Mobil 1 engineers. [More…]
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Is Synthetic Motor Oil Bad For Old Cars?
Engineering Explained shows how specially formulated motor oil can help new and old engines add more miles to the odometer. [More…]
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Will Thinner Oils Damage Your Engine?
A 6.2L V8 engine cutaway from the C8 Corvette is used to better show, demonstrate, and understand how oil interacts with automotive engines. [More…]
Automotive Basics
Is Synthetic Motor Oil Better For Your Car?
Synthetic oil has fewer impurities and is more resistant to sludge formation, so your engine stays cleaner, operates more efficiently. [More…]
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Does Graphite Help Motor Oil Performance?
Is it possible that motor oil can actually be improved by adding graphite to it? Does graphite improve fuel efficiency and performance? [More…]