Why You Should Look For The Film Strength of Oils?

My car mechanic always tells me to go for engine oils and transmission fluids that have a high film strength. I know that the lubricants are supposed to protect the engine and keep it clean. I am also aware that synthetic oils trump conventional ones on all performance levels. I even make it a point to check the viscosity grade and quality of the oil that goes into my automobiles. However, terminology like film strength is still incomprehensible...

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Engines Do Not Need Flushing Anymore!

Mr. Swan was using an old 1980 Buick until recently. The engine was running fine and he was very particular about getting it flushed properly every time he went for an oil change. The flush was indeed useful as it washed out all the carbon, gunk and other deposits in the engine. The mechanic would pour a cleaning chemical in the engine which loosened the sludge and it got drained out with the old oil. This cleaned the engine inside out and the...

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