On this Bumper to Bumper radio show, Dave Riccio of Tri-City Transmission talks with mechanical engineer Cameron Thomas of Petro Canada about everything you ever wanted to know about motor oil. Also:
- Synthetic oil vs. conventional oil.
- Synthetics and synthetic blends.
- Different grades of oil and how they are made.
- What does the "w" in 10W30 stand for?
- How to imporve the performance of oil.
- Grease for recreational vehicles
- 2012 Highlander: Why is 020 the recommended oil?
- 2005 Dodge Ram Pickup: Mushy. Friend said to use a can of Stop Slip additive.
- 2007 40i BMW: Dealer say not to change transmission fluid.
- 2012 Ford Fiesta: Should I used the manufacturer's recommended oil weight?
- 2007 RAV4: Valvaleen NextGen Recycled Oil