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From TAR PITS to SYNTHETICS: The Fascinating History of Motor Oil With The Motor Oil Geek, Lake Speed Jr.
Nov 10, 2024Chad Reynolds0
Do you know how motor oil came to be? I mean, I can make an educated guess, but I certainly don’t know what the historical timeline is for the development of motor oil. I know I will after...
WALMART Oil Showdown: Oil Expert Is Myth Busting Results! Testing Walmart Oil vs Name Brand Oil Using Science And The Engine Dyno
Aug 21, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on WALMART Oil Showdown: Oil Expert Is Myth Busting Results! Testing Walmart Oil vs Name Brand Oil Using Science And The Engine Dyno
When I was a kid we always used Quaker State oil because my dad had a deal with them as a result of some partial sponsorship. And it was good oil, because we never had a single engine failure that...
Is Cheap Engine Oil Just As Good As The Expensive Stuff? Does Your Diesel Actually Need The Good Stuff! Or Is Expensive Not Actually Better?
Jul 04, 2024Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Is Cheap Engine Oil Just As Good As The Expensive Stuff? Does Your Diesel Actually Need The Good Stuff! Or Is Expensive Not Actually Better?
It seems like there are two kinds of vehicle owners. The first is the type that doesn’t much care what kind of oil goes in their engine as long as it is slippery. The second is the type that...