Ford Tech Tip: Avoid Over-Filling Oil in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury Engines
Incorrect oil levels are being found in many 2002-2003 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. In most cases, the level is being misinterpreted because the oil level on the dipstick is not touching the top hash mark at the upper limit (or MAX mark), or it is partway down the crosshatch area. Ford is in the process of standardizing the marking across all vehicle lines. The markings shown in ….
AMSOIL Introduces Two New Synthetic Gear Lube Viscosities – Severe Gear SAE 190 and SAE 250
AMSOIL INC. has announced the addition of SAE 190 and SAE 250 Severe Gear Synthetic Gear Lubes to its line of AMSOIL Severe Gear Extreme Pressure Synthetic Gear Lubes. AMSOIL Severe Gear Synthetic SAE 190 and SAE 250 Gear Lubricants are specifically engineered for high horsepower ….
Tech Tip: How Motor Oil Helps Keep Engines Running Clean
As anyone who has even a small amount of experience working on engines knows, regular oil changes are one of the most important things that can be done to extend the life of an engine. Premium-quality motor oil will maintain its effectiveness over the life of the oil drain, allowing it to help keep the engine clean.
OEM Offers ‘Spin On’ Type Oil Filters
OEM ‘Spin On’ type oil filters are now available in 12 packs and individually. They round off the complete line of air, cabin, fuel, breather, PCV and cartridge oil filter line. OEM-branded filters are designed to clean the impurities from your customers’ vehicle oil systems and maintain low restrictions for long periods of time.
Tech Tip: How Often Should Oil be Changed?
Some OEMs may have changed to longer drain recommendations as engines and motor oils are far more advanced over those produced even a few years ago. However, this is not always true, so you should check the owner’s manual for the specific drain interval for every vehicle.
Tech Tip: Avoid Over-Filling Oil in Ford Engines
Incorrect oil levels are being found in many 2002-2003 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. In most cases, the level is being misinterpreted because the oil level on the dipstick is not touching the top hash mark at the upper limit (or MAX mark), or it is partway down the crosshatch area.
Tech Tip: Quaker State Discusses Motor Oil Viscosity
Since motor oils display different viscosities at different temperatures, the industry measures viscosity at sub-zero temperatures, at 100° C and at 150° C. The sub-zero temperatures are tested, of course, to ensure that the oil in a cold engine can quickly get to where it’s needed. The cold oil must get adequately pulled into the pickup tube and circulated to the most remote passages at the farthest end of its travels before draining back into the sump.
Tech Tip: GF-5 Motor Oil Specifications
As engine technology advances to produce more efficient engines, motor oil must continue to meet the increasing demands for lubricating these precision-made engines. Development of the next specification of gasoline-fuel (GF) motor oil began only months after the latest specification, GF-4, became available in 2004.
Tech Tip: Pennzoil Offers Advice on Oil Change Intervals
One of the great debates in automotive service is oil drain intervals. The correct oil change interval is the one prescribed by the engine manufacturer that can be found in a vehicle owner’s manual. Oil drain interval is determined by the engine type, drivetrain, vehicle type and expected use. Each OEM tests its own vehicles to determine the proper drain interval.
Tech Tip: Ford Engine Oil Levels – How to Avoid Overfilling
Incorrect oil levels are being found in many 2002-2003 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles. In most cases, the level is being misinterpreted because the oil level on the dipstick is not touching the top hash mark at the upper limit (or MAX mark), or it is partway down the crosshatch area.