If you drive a car, bus, or truck everyday, you rely on motor oil to get you where you need to go. In fact, any vehicle equipped with an internal combustion engine, from motorcycles, planes and snowmobiles to tractors, boats and go karts, functions on motor oil.
Whether you use the standard 5w50 motor oil or another variation to get from point A to point B, it is very important to know about motor oil types and proper usage for the quality functioning of your vehicle.
To determine the best motor oil for your car, you must know which viscosity grading level is most appropriate for your vehicle. These levels are often affixed with the letter W for winter, and refer to the motor oils thickness and overall ability to endure higher pressures in cold temperatures. The viscosity spectrum ranges from 0 to 60, so that typical grades used in commercial vehicles, such as 5w50 motor oil or even 10w40, have low viscosity ratings. Using the recommended motor oil for your car, which may include synthetic motor oils, is absolutely key to ensure that it runs efficiently and without complications.
Along those lines, diligence in regularly checking your motor oil levels will prevent your engine from failing. Because of the higher temperatures produced by the engine, your car can overheat if the amount of oil you are using is too small. If your car runs out of oil altogether, it can fail to start, and your engine can be critically damaged.
Another concern is the disposal of used motor oil. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, the amount of motor oil dumped illegally each year is about 200 million gallons. It is crucial to be knowledgeable about how to properly dispose of old motor oil after use.
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I just bought a new motorboat, but I am unsure about what kind of motor oil is best to use. Also does the frequency with which I should I check the oil differ from a car?
The article mentions the importance of environmental responsibility when getting rid of motor oil, but does not actually mention how to do so the right way.
The article mentions the importance of environmental responsibility when getting rid of motor oil, but does not actually mention how to do so the right way.
The article mentions the importance of environmental responsibility when getting rid of motor oil, but does not actually mention how to do so the right way.
The article mentions the importance of environmental responsibility when getting rid of motor oil, but does not actually mention how to do so the right way.
The article mentions the importance of environmental responsibility when getting rid of motor oil, but does not actually mention how to do so the right way.