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Diagnosing V8 Engine Oil Leaks

You already know that there are plenty of BMWs with V8 engines on the road today, but you might be surprised that they can have issues with oil leaks. Inevitably, some of these will find their way to your shop in need of service, so here are some common items to be aware of when they arrive at your shop for repairs.

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Royal Purple Synthetic Oil To Headline Mazda Road To Indy Rounds At Indianapolis

The lubricant company will title all six rounds of competition at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 12 and 13. All races will be in support of the Lupus Foundation of America.

Fiat: Unable To Add Engine Oil

The customer may experience a condition where they are unable to add oil to the vehicle. This condition could be caused by the oil fill extension being blocked. Replacing the oil fill housing will correct this condition.

VIDEO: Using The Right Oil In Toyota Vehicles

Andrew Markel stresses the importance of using 0W-20 oil in Toyota vehicles and how it improves startup time and fuel efficiency. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.

LIQUI MOLY Unveils A New Look Online

The Germany-based oil manufacturer has relaunched its website at liqui-moly.us.

Nissan VQ V6 Coolant And Oil Leaks

The VQ35 engine series, found in 2001-current Nissan and Infiniti vehicles, is very reliable but does have some issues with coolant and oil leaks. What makes some of these leaks unique is that they do not show up as traditional signs or in conventional locations.

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Import Oil Specification Primer

As engine technology has evolved and fuel efficiency standards have tightened, oil specs have increased in importance. Using the wrong viscosity could set a fault code in some applications or interfere with the normal operation of the variable valve timing system. VVT engines not only require a specific oil viscosity, but also require an oil that keeps the pulse-modulated variable valve timing solenoids clean, lubricated and free of small air bubbles.

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Cartridge Oil Filter Replacement: 10 Installation Tips

An oil change is probably one of the least expensive services your shop offers, but it has the possibility to result in one of the most expensive comebacks if a mistake is made. Cartridge oil filters make potential mistakes more likely because they require more knowledge and tools to properly change the oil than a

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Capitalizing On Advances In Today’s Motor Oil

Motor oil is lasting longer and vehicle automakers are allowing more time between oil changes. It is important for shop owners to keep up with these trends.

Modern Oil Changes And The Changing Functional Fluid & Filters Market

Gary Goms asks, “What ever happened to the $19.95 oil change?” The answer is that it disappeared along with the ­“dinosaur” oils of the day. Using the $19.95 oil change as an example, he explores how you can best meet the challenges of the modern ­fluids and filters market by ­looking at the costs involved.