Can An Oil Filter Be Cleaned And Reused?

While there are reusable oil filters out there, using OEM-spec replaceable filters is almost always a better option. This blog explains the benefits of sticking to high-quality OEM-spec paper oil filters, in a non-technical way that customers understand.

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What’s The Difference Between Regular And Synthetic Oil?

Explaining the differences between regular and synthetic oil to customers can be difficult. Especially without getting too technical. So, in this blog we cover some of the most commonly asked questions. And provide clear answers to help you guide your customer in the right direction.

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Does An Oil Filter Last Longer Than The Oil?

Whether you’re a mechanic, parts distributor, or shop owner, you may regularly get asked this question. While it’s obviously important to change the filter and oil at the same time, explaining this to your customer can be tricky.

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How To Explain Fan Clutch Failure To A Customer

A fan clutch is an integral part of a vehicle’s cooling system. If it fails, overheating and serious engine damage are a real possibility. Most consumers are only vaguely aware of this, and getting too technical when explaining it to them can only confuse matters.

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The 5 Vehicles With The Most Fan Clutch Problems

Very few vehicles on the road today use a clutch-driven cooling fan. The ones that do are typically large, rear-wheel drive vehicles or SUVs with large displacement engines. Not surprisingly, that describes all of the vehicles on this list. With that in mind, let’s cover them by providing a summary of each vehicle and a…

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The 5 Vehicles With The Most Fuel Pump Problems

If your vehicle is experiencing drivability issues, it may be an issue with the fuel pump. Most modern fuel pumps can last 100,000 miles or more, but some fail sooner. Below we’ll highlight five of the most common vehicles to experience fuel pump issues, as well as a few different hints, tips, and recommendations to ensure you’re…

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Common Engine Oil Problems

Engine oil lubricates and protects your engine’s internals. The engine won’t get enough lubrication if the oil degrades or fails. Ignore it for too long, and the engine damage can be severe.

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How Engine Oil Filters Fail

Most people believe oil filters are basically all the same. However, the quality of the oil filter can make a big difference in the performance of your oil and the longevity of your vehicle’s engine.  Saving a few bucks on an oil filter could cost you serious money later because a low-quality filter could leak,…

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Common Car Battery Problems

When car batteries go bad, they can seem to die suddenly without warning. However, if you know what to look for, you’ll find that some common symptoms occur when the battery starts to fail, including the following issues: 

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