With life being its usual hectic way, some things tend to fall through the cracks, such as car maintenance. The car must have gas to run, but we are guilty of waiting on the oil changes. Sometimes it is an issue of time and other time it is an issue of money. Either way, there is no excuse.
According to MotorOilMatters.org having quality motor oil in your vehicle can help protect your investment in your vehicle, help prevent expensive engine and emissions system repairs and can even help maximize fuel economy. This site offers tons of knowledge, fun facts, games and quizes about all your motor oil needs. And, since the information is brought to you by the industry-leading brands Pennzoil, Quaker State and Shell Rotella, you know it is accurate.
Thanks to this site, I was reminded of the importance of taking care of my vehicles. I love getting my oil changed at Jiffy Lube, since they are quick, knowledgable, and they don’t break the bank.
To help you get on the right path to taking care of your vehicle, MotorOilMatters.org has offered one lucky reader a $35 gift card to Jiffy Lube, just in time to get your car ready for all that holiday traveling.
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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS REVIEW IS MY OPINION. THANK YOU TO MY BLOG SPARK AND SHELL LUBRICANTS AND MOTOROILMATTERS.ORG FOR SUPPLYING THIS PRODUCT FOR REVIEW.
I learned that a) the W stands for Winter and not Weight and b) there are different oils dependent on what season it is! Yikes!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I learned that Jiffy Lube has been around for three decades.
I learned that the A/C is best for defrosting window.
Synthetic oils are typically formulated with the requirements of the auto manufacturers in mind, and so if used in accordance with the owner’s manual, synthetic oils will not void warranties.
I learned when to change my oil……..how often!
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Wow, I learned that air conditioning is good for defrosting windows.
That I can no longer dog my husband about his insistence on the (more expensive) synthetics. They ARE better!
lets me know how many miles to drive before changing my oil mverno@roadrunner.com
W stands for Winter not Weight. Thanks for the chance.
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that they have been around for over 30 years thanks
I learned that to defrost your windows more quickly, turn on the air conditioner and keep your temperature gauge turned to warm.
I learned that getting your oil changed helps your engine last longer!
Synthetic oil is better than regular oil.
I learned that Jiffy Lube has been around for over 30 years.
Jiffy Lube opened 30 years ago!
I learned that During the summer, be sure to crank up the heat. Once a month, try to turn on your heater for 1-2 minutes to let fluid circulate. This will help keep your heater core clean and can help reduce corrosion
Synthetic oil is better then regular oil
I learned that there are different oils for different seasons.
A helpful tip: “To keep your oil clean and your engine healthy, a good rule of thumb is to change your oil and filter every 3 months or 3,000 miles.”
I have to admit, I need to follow that more closely! o_O
i learned that following the manual does help maintain your car for a long time. almost 50% more.
I learned that you can switch between regular and synthetic motor oil
In terms of thickness of oil, stick with your owners manufacture manual.
I learned that every car is different and to check in your owners manual to find out how often to change your oil.
i learned that during the summer, once a month you should turn on your heater for 1-2 minutes to let fluid circulate
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What does the “W” stands for in motor oil names? It stands for winter, not weight as many people believe. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
I learned that on visit 3, you get 50% off of a jiffy lube service when come back within 180 days after your second visit!
I learned that it is very important to get regular tune-ups because one misfiring spark plug can reduce your fuel efficiency by as much as 30%.
I learned that using premium oil is not always necessary… look at your cars manual to determine the suggested grade!
I put in a request to follow you on twitter… and i tweeted! http://twitter.com/assload/status/6592543352
I learned that Each car’s manuel tells you how long to wait between each oil change!
I learned that Jiffy Lube has been in business for 30 years.
•Keep your engine properly tuned. According to the ASE, one misfiring spark plug can reduce your fuel efficiency by as much as 30%.
I blogged about this giveaway here:
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I learned that the synthetic oils have been proven to be better than conventional oils.
I learned that W stands for winter
I LEARNED THAT AIR CONDITIONING IS USED TO DEFROST THE WINDOWS…WILL HAVE TO TRY THIS WHEN THE WEATHER IS BELOW FREEZING AND THEN I WILL BE A TRUE BELIEVER
I never realized that the “W” in the description of a motor oil stands for “winter” and not weight—that’s the only thing I’ve ever heard.
I learned that using the air conditioner can help defrost windows
There are over 2,000 Jiffy Lube locations
I sent a request to follow and tweeted
http://twitter.com/Kisnowon/status/6675224009
I learned that oil changes extend the life of an engine! Learn something new every day!
Something that I learned from their site is air conditioning is best for defrosting windows and when to change my oil and how often.
I learned that the best way to defrost a windshield is to use the air conditioner. I couldn’t believe it.
I learned that the W in the motor oil name means winter and not weight.
I learned that air conditioning is good for defrosting windows.
It gives you a quiz to determine which oil is the best for your specific car…neat!