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Engine Oil Color Guidelines     Fresh Engine Oil Some people judge the quality of an engine oil based on color. Is it better to use a lighter colored oil or one with a darker appearance?  The answer is not so straight forward. Generally speaking, all engine oils come in a shade of amber or

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What is oil sludge and how can it be avoided? Oil “sludge” is a common lubrication topic but few people really understand the nature of the problem and how to address it. It is an extreme lubricant condition and a variety of adverse factors need to happen for engine oil to thicken to a mud-like

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ENGINE OIL VOLUME LOSS IS NORMAL…WHAT CAUSES IT?   All internal combustion engines, regardless of fuel type and design allow a certain degree of oil loss as it goes through normal operation. Engine parts and components have running clearances that allow them to move and function. Piston and valve assemblies are never gas-tight or oil-tight

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The Inspiration behind Pertua The series of events that led to Pertua’s invention is an amazing story of opportunity and experience. It starts simply enough with a young man, Juanito Ayson Simon, a native of Apalit, Pampanga. John, as he is fondly called, was born a curious and precocious child who was fascinated with knowledge

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4 signs your engine oil is in need of replacement Having your oil changed is part your vehicle’s maintenance to do list. Engine oil has 3 main functions: it cleans, lubricates, and cools your engine’s components, preventing damage that  occurs over time. However, its beneficial properties do not last forever, and so an oil change

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