Synthetic Engine Oil Tips & News

Synthetic Oil Is More Important Than You Think Not using a quality oil and avoiding to complete oil checks and changes, are two tragic mistakes that can be deadly for your engine. Making sure that your engine always counts with the best lubricants will save you a lot of trouble with your vehicle. Today, we want to dig deeper into this issue...

Synthetic Oil and Sludge Prevention Advice We normally discuss the need for engine lubrication and the various ways in which motor oil helps your vehicle perform at its best. Engines clearly rely on this slippery liquid to get their job done. However, today we want to discuss the other side of the coin. When allowed to go bad, that old or...

Synthetic Oil Changes and Other Maintenance Needs for the Protection of Your Engine There are many changes that take place during the summer, primarily related to the weather.  During the summer, the heat becomes a constant factor and it alters many things, including the performance of your vehicle’s engine. It is necessary to take precautions and carry out extra measures...

Why Use Synthetic Oil to Minimize Fuel Consumption? In a previous post, we discussed how synthetic oil changes help improve the fuel economy of your vehicle and we mentioned how important it is to reduce friction in order to make the engine more fuel efficient. Well, today at Factory Direct Oil Inc. we want to further discuss the subject and talk about why it...

Our world´s pollution problem is getting worse every day and there are many contributing factors, but more importantly, is what we can do to help prevent it from worsening. Which is why this Earth day (April 22nd) we want to invite you to reflect on how our decisions affect our environment and we would like to encourage you to take...

Oil Checks and Synthetic Oil Changes are Both Crucial for the Safety of Your Engine It is usually the little mishaps that turn into big problems when unattended. This is especially true when it comes to your engine. Ignoring to check the oil level or overlooking a necessary oil change can result in great harm to your engine and may...

The Relation Between Friction, Fuel Efficiency and Synthetic Oil All vehicles require a good working engine to keep them moving. Avoiding engine malfunction is crucial in order to protect your investment. As mentioned previously in another post, friction is one of those elements that most often causes engine problems. Yet, dangerous wear and tear are not the only negative effects of friction....

Sometimes friction can be good, like when having to start a fire in the wild, but it is dreadful when talking about your engine. That is because intense friction and lack of proper lubrication is the leading cause of engine breakdowns, but don´t fret. Damage caused by friction may be the number one cause of engine breakdown but it is...