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Advice on Synthetic Oil

Heard of synthetic motor oil but would like to learn more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for conventional oil.Synthetic doesn’t gel or gum-up lik...
Published on: Aug 24, 2025

Oil Change

An oil change at your local Stony Plain auto shop: Sounds simple, but there's some pretty important things to know about preventing oil sludge.Oil eventually starts to turn into jelly. Literally &ndas...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025

Simple Answers from KHAOS DIESEL PERFORMANCE & REPAIR: Synthetic Oil

Question:What is synthetic oil and should I use it? KHAOS DIESEL PERFORMANCE & REPAIR Answer:Regular oil, also called conventional oil, comes from dead dinosaurs. Conventional oil molecules are long h...
Published on: Jul 06, 2025

KHAOS DIESEL PERFORMANCE & REPAIR Automotive Tips: Oil Filter

As your engine runs, dirt gets into the oil. Oil sludge can also start to build up. Fortunately, motor oil contains detergents that clean the engine and gather up contaminates. The oil circulates thro...
Published on: Mar 09, 2025

Oil's Well That Ends Well (Oil Change Grades and Weight)

Changing your oil regularly is one of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running well.  And knowing the right type of oil to use is also very important.  Engine oil i...
Published on: Feb 25, 2024

AB Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil

Stony Plain drivers who are a quart low, don't have enough oil to lubricate their engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy.Same goes for dirty oil. It doesn&rsquo...
Published on: Feb 18, 2024

Motor Oil—The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)

You’ve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicle’s engine. That’s sound advice.  But what you might not know is when...
Published on: Jun 25, 2023

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change

Some new manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 8,000 to 13,000 kilometers or more. Following these recommendations is very importan...
Published on: Jul 04, 2021