The automotive industry is being asked to reduce CO2 levels and improve fuel consumption industry wide. This demand is being driven by government, environmental groups and consumers wanting a more efficient vehicle. One of the easiest ways to reduce emissions and improve fuel economy today is through the use of highly viscous oils. Many highly […]
The maintenance light reset on the gasoline Civic is similar to previous years (will discuss the hybrid model in the next post). After the oil change is performed the Oil Life Indicator % can be reset by doing the following: 1) Turn the ignition switch to position II (do not start the engine). 2) Press
Here is a video showing how to reset the maintenance light on 2006-2011 BMW X-Series vehicles.
There are quite a few unconventional ways to go about improving fuel economy on your vehicle. By taking a closer look at the fluids your vehicle uses there arises an opportunity to service these systems to maintain or improve your vehicles efficiency. One of the most critical and over looked fluids your vehicle requires is
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Here is a video showing how to reset the maintenance light on 2005-2010 Jetta’s after the oil change. The instructions are also available on the home page of OilReset.
Windshield wiper blades fall under the category of preventative maintenance. This means that the part should be replaced within a specified time period regardless of condition to ensure optimal performance. For as long as I can remember, wiper blades have been recommended to be changed every six months. The rationale, to ensure the wipers performance would not decrease
When printing large documents or multiple colour documents Staples Print & Copy Centre is this writer’s most convenient choice. A few clicks of the mouse and the documents are in cue to print. The neat thing about their service is you receive an email acknowledgement of your order, when it is being printed, when it is
The cost of commodities has risen year over in many major consumer categories. Some of these categories include groceries and automotive fuels/lubricants. The latter seeing the greatest increase in year over year prices of 20% from February 2010 to February 2011. This means, that the cost of maintaining your vehicle is getting more
One of the key fundamentals in the quick lube industry is the 3000 mi/5000km oil change interval. This interval has been a long standing recommendation by car enthusiasts, mechanics, lubricant companies, and has been passed on for generations. However, this recommendation has been squashed by Jiffy Lube when on June 14 they announced they are
Have you ever wondered what is in a barrel of crude oil? A crude oil barrel measures 42 gallons or 159L and can be refined to deliver over 11 different products. The biggest use for crude oil is gasoline which makes up 19.5 gallons. To put this in perspective, it takes roughly one barrel of crude
