Regardless of some car manufacturer’s claims that their differential fluid lasts the vehicle’s lifetime, it’s good practice to change your car or truck’s differential fluid every 30,000-60,000 miles, or even much sooner if you use your vehicle to tow heavy loads or for racing. You can bet your vehicle manufacturer uses diff fluid that outlives your warranty, that’s for sure. But, after your warranty expires, they don’t really mind if you run into…
It’s easy to get lost in the transmission fluids jungle. There’s dozens and dozens of brands, types and sub-types of transmission fluids, also called “oils”. They evolved over time along with the gearbox technology. Some fluids are interchangeable, some aren’t. Some can be mixed, others can’t. Of all the fluids you have to periodically replace in your car, this is the most…
Although car and truck differentials play a major role in transferring heavy torque loads from your engine to your wheels, they are often overlooked or neglected when it comes to periodic lubrication fluid changes. As a result, the gears…
Ok, so oil is oil, right? As long as it lubricates and removes deposits, any type will do! Nope! There are hundreds, maybe thousands of different types and brands of motor oil, each with their specific properties. Motor oils differ in …
“Breaking News: Classic Car Engine Eaten From The Inside Out.” Ridiculous? Not at all! One of the most important, simple, cost effective yet often overlooked maintenance routines certainly is an oil change at regular intervals. Why is it unloved then? Simply because it’s not sexy and you don’t notice it from …
