Regular oil changes are perhaps the most straightforward, best-maintenance routine you can do for your engine to keep it running smoothly down the road. Friends, family, even old garage blues are full of half-truths and misinformation about service intervals and which kinds of motor oils do what. Newer cars and new synthetic oil blends, new […]
Costco Raises Kirkland Synthetic Motor Oil Prices and Imposes Purchase Limits
For years, Costco’s Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil has been one of those products that made DIY car maintenance feel affordable. Home mechanics could buy a high speed synthetic oil in bulk without paying the prices often associated with premium motor oil, making it a popular choice for drivers who preferred handling their own oil […]
U.S. Automotive Sector Faces Looming Synthetic Oil Crisis
The problem facing the automotive industry in the United States is deeper than the numbers being sold at dealerships or produced in manufacturing facilities. A widening deficit in supply of synthetic motor oil is starting to affect repair shops, service providers and dealerships around the United States. Standard oil changes have been considered one of […]