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What Is the Optimum Engine Oil Temperature? Give your engine max protection and unlock extra power by maintaining proper oil temp.
If only all automotive maintenance projects were supposed to end in a cloud of smoke. That's the intention when fogging an engine before long-term storage.
Fuel dilution of the engine oil is a problem that faces many modern combustion engines. Also known as “crankcase dilution” it is a process where fuel is leaked into engine oil when it travels towards ...
Checking the oil pan right after driving can show inaccurate results, whereas giving the engine time to cool down will offer the correct oil level.
For owners of newer Honda Civic, Honda Accord, or Honda CR-V models, you may be a victim of oil dilution issues plaguing the engines in these cars.
TIP For a cylinder below 100 psi, pour 1 teaspoon of engine oil into the plug hole and retest. If the reading jumps, the piston rings are worn. If not, think valve problems.
High-mileage oil contains a mixture of seal conditioners, additives, and detergents — the actual mixture depends on the manufacturer and product line.