Motor Oil Matters Review & *Giveaway* Ends 8/2

Friday, July 26, 2013

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Last week I told you about Motor Oil Matters and their Checklist!  I am sick of worrying that I'm getting my car improperly serviced by being taken advantage of at local shops and garages.  So this time, I took the advice from  Motor Oil Matters (MOM) and used their checklist when I got my oil changed from a local shop!   



Here are some of the things I looked for, using the checklist!

1. Is it time for a change?
Yes!!  My car's sensor said it was!

2. Am I getting a full change?
Yep, I asked them to show me the old and the new filter... it's always important to get a NEW filter!    I also made sure they had it securely in place and that all caps under the hood of my car were on securely and tightly! I also asked them to show me the oil they used, and the obliged!

3.  Did I get a receipt?
Yes! It showed what was done, the supplies used, and the price.  I logged it into my Auto Maintenance Log Tracket that I keep in my glove box!


4. Do I know when my next oil change is?
Yep, I ensured that they put  a sticker on my car AND reset my digital oil gauge that tells me when it's time to go for a change!


What a smooth and easy process.  Never again will I have to stress about getting my oil changed in my Civic!


And now, it's time for the giveaway....one lucky reader (US RESIDENTS ONLY!) will win a $50 VISA Gift Card towards their next oil change!
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The Motor Oil Matters information and gift cards have been provided by Motor Oil Matters


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29 comments:

  1. The API “Starburst” signifies oils meeting the latest International Lubricant Specification Advisory Committee (ILSAC) standard.

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    1. And "Why should you care if they put bad oil into your car? '

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  2. I follow you on Bloglovin as Amy Orvin
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  3. Did you get a receipt? is one of the questions

    I always get a receipt just in case. You always need proof.

    2dogs5catscrew@att.net

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  4. I learned to use the viscosity recommended in your vehicle’s owner's manual. SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 are often recommended for today’s cars.

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  5. I learned to always look for API certified oil

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  6. Make sure you are getting a fresh filter.

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  7. To be sure you get the right viscosity of oil.

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  8. Make sure you keep track of when your due for an oil change is my biggest obstacle.

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  9. Making sure you are getting a fresh filter. This is very important me every time so I totally agree with this.

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  10. One of the criteria is - Is it API licensed?

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  11. You should keep the oil level between the MIN and MAX lines on the dipstick

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  12. Make sure you get the full change, including an air filter. chefl@swbell.net

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  13. Ladyblueeyez1960 (at)(aol)(dot)(com)

    Always look for API certified oil.

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  14. ❏ Areyougettingthe rightviscosity?

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  15. i learned to make sure its API certified

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  16. Make sure your oil change includes a filter and the correct filter is provided.

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  17. Is it API-Licensed?

    I learned to 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)

    callawishes(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  18. make sure you're getting the correct oil viscosity.

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  19. One of the criterias on the checklist is "Are you getting the right viscosity?"

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  20. Is it API licensed...which is one of the criteria!- livivua

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  21. I learned that you need to have API certified oil.

    Jennifer Marie

    lilnursejen at yahoo dot com

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  22. Gettingafull change? Thank you.


    barbara dot montyj at gmail dot com

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  23. Blog Lovin barbaramontag
    GFC Barbara Montag

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  24. are you getting the right viscosity?

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

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  25. Make sure you are getting a fresh filter

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  26. I learned that the viscosity can be found under the oil cap in many cars. I will look there to see if my car has it. Thanks!

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