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Oil Change

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Vote for: Who makes the best oil filter?

oil filter | Sep 2nd, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
fram
FRAM
bosch
Bosch
wix
Wix
ingersoll rand
Ingersoll-Rand
baldwin
Baldwin

An oil filter is a very important part of your engine, and probably the component that will be replaced most frequently over the operating life of any vehicle. There are many different companies that make oil filters, and sometimes it can be tough to decide which one is the best for your engine. Which of these oil filter manufacturers do you like the best for you car's most important filter?

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Vote for: What is the best oil filter wrench?

oil change | Jun 6th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
neiko 3421 3 jaw 2 way oil filter
Neiko #3421 3-Jaw 2-Way Oil Filter Wrench
lisle 63250 adjustable end cap oil filter wrench
Lisle 63250 Adjustable End Cap Oil Filter Wrench
kd hand tools 3508 adjustable oil filter wrench
KD Hand Tools 3508 Adjustable Oil Filter Wrench Pliers
pittsburgh locking oil filter wrench
Pittsburgh Locking Oil Filter Wrench
performance tool w54052
Performance Tool W54052

Removing and replacing your oil filter is an important part of regular maintenance. Taking off an oil filter can be tricky, however, especially if you're trying to do it with your bare hands. An oil filter wrench makes it much easier to effect an oil change, as it connects directly with the filter, allowing you to easily rotate it. Which of these oil filter wrenches do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best oil change pan?

oil change | Feb 16th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
blitz sa9020 15 qt oil drain change pan
Blitz SA9020 15-Qt. Oil Drain Change Pan Container
bmw oil change pan
BMW Oil Change Pan
nissan factory oem sr20det oil pan
Nissan Factory OEM SR20DET Oil Pan
blitz sa9022 58 qt truckers oil drain change
Blitz SA9022 58-Qt. Truckers Oil Drain Change Pan Container
kendon oil drain pan
Kendon Oil Drain Pan

Changing your own oil is a great way to ensure that your car gets the regular service it deserves, without having to pay some other dude to do the work for you. In order to effect an oil change, you'll need a wrench, some new oil, a fresh oil filter and, most importantly, an oil change pan. Where else are you going to accumulate the used oil coming out of your engine? Exactly. Which of these oil change pans do you like the best?

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Vote for: What are the best automotive ramps?

diy | Aug 10th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
blitz rhino ramp 12000 extreme
Blitz Rhino Ramp 12000 Extreme
pilot automotive pm 1000 pilot automotive aluminum ramps
Pilot Automotive PM-1000:Pilot Automotive Aluminum Ramps
ultra ramps ur6500
Ultra - Ramps UR6500
scepter 8226 2pc plastic vehicle ramp
Scepter 8226 2PC PLASTIC VEHICLE RAMP
petersen automotive corp portable car truck ramps
Petersen Automotive Corp. Portable Car And Truck Ramps

A good set of automotive ramps makes it easy for you to put your car up where you can really get to work on it. These ramps simply sit on the ground, and you drive your car up on to them to give yourself some much needed ground clearance. This allows you to work on your own car from underneath, which streamlines regular maintenance like oil changes as well as more serious repairs. Which of these great automotive ramps do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best oil drip pan?

oil change | May 12th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
blitz oil drip pan 11430
Blitz; Oil Drip Pan (11430)
made usa 2400 32 floor drip pan 23
Made in USA 2400-32 Floor Drip Pan 23"x36
lisle lis19722 catch all drip pan 19722
Lisle (LIS19722) Catch-All Drip Pan # 19722
plews 75 755 galvanized pans drip pan
PLEWS 75-755 Galvanized Pans Drip Pan
briggs stratton 809334 oil drip tray
Briggs & Stratton 809334 - Oil Drip Tray

Performing your own oil changes is a great way to save money and feel better about your relationship with your car at the same time. However, catching all the old oil that leaks out of your engine is an important part of ensuring that your oil change process in clean and environmentally friendly. A good oil drip pan makes this old oil collection easy. Which of these oil drip pans do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best motorcycle oil?

oil | Jun 6th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
lucas oil synthetic sae 5w 20 motorcycle oil
Lucas Oil Synthetic SAE 5W-20 Motorcycle OIL; Quart 10704
bel ray sl 2 semi synthetic 2t engine
Bel Ray SL-2 Semi-Synthetic 2T Engine Oil 99460B1LW
honda hp2 2 stroke syn pint
Honda HP2 2-STROKE Syn Pint
maxima oil 4 stroke maxum 4 synthetic blend
Maxima Oil - 4-Stroke - Maxum 4 Synthetic Blend - 20W50, 1 Lite
royal purple max cycle synthetic motorcycle oil 10w40
Royal Purple Max-Cycle Synthetic Motorcycle Oil 10W40

Keeping your bike's engine well lubricated is the best way to ensure a long life for it. Regular oil and filter changes will help ensure that your bike is a good ride for years to come. If you're planning to keep your bike in the best working order, you should spend the extra money to refill it's crankcase with a quality motor oil. Which of these great motorcycle oils do you like the best?

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What is the best car deodorizer?

Vote for: What is the best car deodorizer?

air fresheners | Jun 12th, 2010 | by Owen Ferguson
american covers 09150 bug car air freshener creamy
American Covers 09150 The Bug Car Air Freshener - Creamy Vanilla
frieling k15009 smell killer car comfort vehicle deodorizer
Frieling K15009 Smell Killer Car Comfort Vehicle Deodorizer
johnson c inc 800001938 neutralizer car scented oil
Johnson S C Inc 800001938 Neutralizer Car Scented Oil Starter
car freshner 7oz airwash r odor eliminator air
Car Freshner 7oz. Airwash(r) Odor Eliminator and Air Freshener Spray
car freshner u1p 10109 air freshener forest air
Car-Freshner U1P-10109 Air Freshener, Forest Air Freshener

Having a way to get the stink out of your car is important, especially if it's more than a few years old and you drive it every day - the accumulated build up of stale sweat, old food containers and discarded cigarette butts can otherwise become quite overwhelming. Which of these car deodorizer solutions do you like the best?

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Article: Alternative Energy Cars

cars | Jun 14th, 2010 | by Editor

From solar-driven vehicles, to hybrids and electric cars, it appears that alternative powered automobiles are the wave of the future. Solar Cars The solar-powered car is an electric vehicle that is fueled by the sun’s energy. Solar panels are affixed the top surface of the vehicle. The sun's energy is harnessed and turned into electrical energy. The configuration of a solar automobile is seriously restricted... read article

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Vote for: What is the best car coin holder?

coin holders | Jan 13th, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
coin holder 91116
Coin Holder (91116)
ford five hundred ash cup coin holder
Ford Five Hundred Ash Cup/Coin Holder
coin counting cup holder
Coin Counting Cup Holder
coin counting cup holder
Coin Counting Cup Holder
coin holder volvo
Coin Holder for Volvo

Keeping track of coins in your car can be a real headache. If you often eat at fast food drive through restaurants, you'll find that you have lots of change with no good place to put it. If you purchase one of these handy car coin holders, then you can put the coins in it, and they'll be ready at hand the next time you have to pay for parking or a toll road. Which of these car coin holders do you like the best?

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Vote for: What is the best brake fluid (part 2)

brake fluid | Jul 2nd, 2011 | by Owen Ferguson
maxima dot5 silicone brk fluid 11 oz misc
Maxima DOT5 Silicone BRK Fluid 11/OZ MISC
prestone synthetic brake fluid
Prestone Synthetic Brake Fluid
mercedes r63 amg brake fluid
2007 Mercedes R63 AMG Brake Fluid
motorex dot 5 1 brake fluid motorex oil
Motorex DOT 5.1 Brake Fluid Motorex Oil Lube
bel ray dot 5 brake fluid
Bel-Ray® DOT 5 Brake Fluid

A good brake fluid makes it easy to maintain the hydraulic system that activates your brakes. These brake fluids are designed to resist moisture and corrosion, ensuring that you always have sufficient brake line pressure to properly arrest your automobile's forward momentum. If you want your car's brake system to last, you should choose an appropriate brake fluid. Which of these great brake fluids do you like the best?

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