PREVENTING OIL FILTER LEAKS ON COLD STARTS

PREVENTING OIL FILTER LEAKS ON COLD STARTS

Extremely cold weather is tough on engines. This is because very low ambient air temperatures dramatically reduce the flow rate of conventional oils. Oil thickens when the temperature drops, and it can’t be pumped through the engine as quickly as it would when warm –...
Cartridge Oil Filter Replacement: COMMON MISSTEPS

Cartridge Oil Filter Replacement: COMMON MISSTEPS

Repost from ecogard.com Fresh Ideas Blog Cartridge oil filters are everywhere! Their use in modern vehicles was once strictly European– commonly found in BMW, VW, Audi, and Mercedes-Benz cars. Fast-forward to 2022 and you’ll find them used in several United States...
The Truth About Oil Filter Micron Ratings

The Truth About Oil Filter Micron Ratings

Repost from ecogard.com – Original content here: https://www.ecogard.com/truth-about-oil-filter-micron-ratings/ One of the most commonly asked questions about oil filters for passenger cars and light-duty trucks is “What is the micron rating of the filter?”. The...