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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1996-04-24, Page 13ALL USED CARS ARE NOT CREATED EQUAL! "A Robert Evans Ready Car" is "RECONDITIONED AND SAFETY CHECKED" NOT Just Safety Checked 'The Dealer With The Difference' Quality Used Cars & Trucks Representatives: Don Fuller, Rob Evans, Greg Riley and Scott Fletcher 524-7314 Out-of-Town Customers: 1-800-306-2555 SALES DEPARTMENT; Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 - 8:00; Fri. 8:30 - 6:00 Sat. 8:30 - 4:00 74 Kingston St., Goderich Where Hwy. 8 meets Hwy. 21 Award Winning Service Robert EVANS Chevrolet Oldsmobile Ltd. ACIT, 441 is`oderichlk M.G.M. Townsend Tire George, Matt & Dan 1 mile east of Londesboro on County Rd. 15 523-4742 Weill- weep Sou Roiling with full lines of ... 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Oil prevents metal to metal contact and cleans out dirt and combustion by-products. Many people don't realize that oil is also an important part of the cooling system, dispersing about 20 per cent of engine heat. Today's cars are designed with smaller, more fuel efficient engines, and are built to tighter tolerances. The engine oils you put in have to be of an equally high standard, and the manufacturers are continually researching new and improved products. But nothing lasts forever. Over time, the oil will lose some of its viscosity (ability to flow) and will pick up enough dirt and water in suspension that it needs to be replaced. Engine manufacturers generally recommend an oil change every 5,000 to 6,000 km. If you do nothing else in the way of preventive maintenance, do these oil changes. They are the single most effective thing you can do for long engine life. And at about $20 per oil change is also one of the cheapest. So you've decided to have your oil changed (or maybe you want to change your own oil). Are all oils the same? Should you just put any kind of oil in your car? The short answer is no — not all oils are equal. All oils conform to high standards. The biggest difference is in the additives that each company adds. These additives will enhance the oil's cleaning effects in the engine, will lay down a protective When those little dashboard warning lights come on, do you know whether it's okay to proceed to a service station or whether to pull over immediately? If the ALTERNATOR light illuminates, it means the battery may not be recharging so you can keep driving to a service centre, but you must not turn off the engine until you get there because there won't be enough power to start up again. OIL PRESSURE light means pull over right away and turn off layer on the metal walls to reduce internal friction, and help the oil to resist thermal and viscosity breakdown. There are also other additives or oil treatments you can buy separately. Such additives can help any oil remove engine deposits, protect engine parts, and improve fuel consumption. They are available at automotive stores or wherever you get your oil changed The Car Care council answers some common questions about motor oil: Q. My owner's manual says I need an API (American Petroleum Institute) service rating SF engine oil. All I can find is SG. Is that okay? A. Yes. The API service ratings proceed in alphabetical order, so SG is a higher standard than SF. Owner's manuals typically say "use SF or higher oils", for example. However, you shouldn't put an SF oil into an engine that requires SG — that could void your warranty and shorten your engine life. Q. What's a multigrade? A. The grade of an engine oil describes its viscosity (ability to flow). At lower temperatures, oil thickens and doesn't flow as easily — like molasses in January. The lower the number, the more easily it will flow at low temperatures. Multigrades are oils that contain additives called viscosity index improvers, and so they offer a range of viscosities (e.g. 5W30). The lower the number in front of the "W", the greater the oil's ability to flow at low temperature. The number after the "W" indicates the oil's viscosity rating at normal engine operating temperatures. The "W" in the grade stands for winter. Q. Do I need a different oil in your engine. No oil pressure means no lubrication, and that will permanently damage your engine if you keep driving. . The BRAKE light might indicate your parking brake is set or maybe your main brakes need fluid or service. You can keep driving carefully to the service centre. CHECK ENGINE could mean any one of several things, but often the problem self-adjusts and the light flicks off again. You can continue driving, but if it flicks on and off frequently, or comes on and stays on, see your mechanic. summer? A. Your owner's manual will tell you what grade of oil your car needs. Most newer cars use a 5W30 oil year round. Older cars may need a bit more viscosity to keep the protective film on the cylinder walls. You'll probably need to use a 10W30 in the summer, switching to a 5W30 in winter for better starting and cold performance. Q. Should I change the oil filter every time 1 change the oil? A. Most owner's manuals call for a filter change every second oil change. However, the filter collects all the sludge and dirt from the engine, and your clean oil will be running through a dirty filter after every second oil change. Canadians average 2.8 oil changes per year. The difference between changing the filter every time and every second time is not much more than $5 a year. Considering the impor- tance of c:ean oil to your engine, it's awfully cheap insurance to change the filter every time. Q. Can I mix different brands of engine A. Yes, if you must. Because all oils are manufactured to API and SAE standards, you can mix different brands. Because every company has its own additives aimed at enhancing the oil's performance in your engine, you should not make a habit of mixing them — you'll get the best performance by using the same oil. At a pinch, it's better to add a litre of 5W30 to an engine running on 10W30 than to run with low oil, but it's not a good idea to mix grades. Q. How often should I check my oil? A. Get to know your car. Some engines burn more oil than others, and you may have to add a litre of oil once or twice between oil changes. Others don't burn much oil. Check it regularly, whenever you get gas or at least once a week. If you've been driving, give the oil a few minutes to settle back into the sump. Then pull the dipstick out, wipe it off, put it back in all the way, and pull it out again. 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