MOM- Motor Oil Matters – Information and Flash Giveaway
The people from MOM – Motor Oil Matters – sent me the following information, to share with my readers…on how you can ensure that you are getting the most from your oil change. I’m most happy to oblige.
- AAA expects between the major summer holidays of Memorial Day and Labor Day to aid over eight million motorists, and cautions drivers that auto maintenance is key to avoiding summertime travel breakdowns. Ensuring quality motor oil in your car is one way to prevent road trip problems.
- Motor Oil Matters, or MOM, a new consumer education and industry watchdog program by the American Petroleum Institute, has been established to stress the benefits of quality licensed motor oils and call on to the carpet those who engage in deceptive practices.
- Service-locators can be quick to offer discounted services to people who are looking to reduce their automotive maintenance costs. Make sure your service provider is pouring quality motor oil into your car before you decide on a cheaper deal.
In addition to the information above they send this fantastic checklist for you to go over…and hopefully take with you, the next time you take your car in for an oil change.
I hope that you find the information provided, to be of great value to you. In addition…thanks to MOM, I’m able to offer a giveaway of a $50 Gift Card to use for the winners next oil change.
“The Motor Oil Matters information and gift cards (one for me to use for myself and one for my winner) have been provided by Motor Oil Matters.”
Use the right oil for your car.
i liked the list of approved places to go.
I learned to look for the API starburst and API donut symbols.
to look for API certified oil
I learned that The API “Donut” identifies oils that meet current API engine oil standards
Changing the filter to get that full charge was the most important.
I learned about changing the filter each oil change. I really need to get that done.
I learned that oil viscosity is very important to know. I need to know the right oil that the manufacturer recommends for my car. This is so important!
Knowing if your motor oil has the recommended performence level recoomended by manufacturer
I Iearned that the price of the oil change is determined by the quality of the motor oil put into your car.
I didn’t realize what different in quality there was between brands and types of oil.
Making sure to keep track of my cars mileage is my favorite from the check list because I always forget.
I learned that you should write down your mileage and date that you get your oil changed.
I learned that it’s important to know exactly what oil they’re using for the change. I didn’t know that bulk oil was being used….I will be more diligent about that in the future for sure.
The right type of viscosity is new ro me.
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I learned that you need to Pay close attention to how you use your vehicle because vehicle manufacturers sometimes recommend oil drain intervals based on driving habits
or conditions.
“Do you know what you’re getting?” Uh, usually not. I drop it off and hope for the best which is a terrible idea. 😛
I learned that the oil filter should be changed with the oil.
I learned to make sure the oil change includes a fresh filter. Owner’s manual probably recommends a specific type of oil filter, so make sure the right one is included with the oil change.
I think changing the filter along with the oil is the most important.
MOM is a new watchdog and make sure your station ‘s oil is part of the program
never thought you had to check to make sure they put the RIGHT viscosity in!
Make sure you use the right oil for your specific car
I like the reminder about changing out the filter with each oil change.
I need to check and make sure I’m getting a “full” oil change including air filters.
Getting a full oil change, including the oil filter – thanks!
I have to make sure the viscosity is correct.
Making sure to have a new filter!
you have to always have the recommend oil that the manufacter tells you to have
Mom oil has so many locations & checks for accuracy.
To make sure you get a new filter when you change your oil.
I learned that you need to make sure you are getting the right viscosity of oil for your vehicle.
Write down the mileage and date you had your oil changed. Vehicle
manufacturers often recommend oil changes based on miles or time,
whichever comes first.
Thank you.
I learned that you need API certified oil!
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i learned about changing the oil filter when you get the oil changed…
i learned that oil viscosity and oil levels are very impt!
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I think writing down when your next oil change should be is so important, I always forget! 🙂
I learned the importance of having the filter changed along with the oil.
I learned that The API “Donut” identifies oils that meet current API engine oil standards
I learned that the filter should be changed with the oil
The most important piece of info I got was look for API-licensed oil and for API symbols like the ‘Donut’ (meets API engine oil standards) and API Certification Mark ‘Starburst’ (meets (ILSAC) standard) when buying oil or getting an oil change.
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be sure to get a fresh filter each time
get a receipt!
I learned to look for API certified oil
To get a receipt and make sure the filter is replaced when the oil is changed