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Do you like to work on your car or truck? Are you a seasoned pro or new to Do-it-Yourself car care? Either way, we've got you covered. There's plenty of interesting information and ongoing contests conveniently grouped together here at Car Care.
This Winter, Don’t Get Your Car Stuck Before It Gets Started
Notes From The Road
Can You Get an Auto Loan Today?
By James M. Flammang/autoMedia.com
If You Want to Finance a New Car or Truck, Prepare for Tougher Qualifications -
 
Not so long ago, buying a car on credit was stress-free. Hardly anyone had to go without wheels. Through the 1990s and into the 21st century, dealers were selling cars for little (or even nothing) down, and lengthening loan terms to six and seven years, to keep monthly payments low.
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May 2009 Performance Gallery Winner
Winner, May 2009
Spirit (of Grand Sport)
"Spirit (of Grand Sport)"

Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet  Corvette
Owned by: Martin Franusich, Lakeport, CA

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Bolt Torque
Do-It-Yourself Projects
Exhaust System Insulation
By Harold Pace/autoMedia.com
Wrap It Up -
 
It can get pretty warm under the hood of a car. The engine gets plenty hot, and the radiator gives off heat as well. If you have performance equipment like a supercharger or a turbo, you're in for some extreme temperatures. This heat causes many problems, like drying out gaskets and premature leaks in coolant and vacuum systems. Heat also "cooks" sensors and electrical equipment, and can cause discoloration and peeling of metal and painted surfaces. Not to mention burned hands from groping around for dropped tools!
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Question of the week
Question of the Week
In the 2009 NASCAR season, how many racing teams in the top three circuits of NASCAR use Mobil 1 synthetic motor oil?
25 percent
33 percent
43 percent
More than 50 percent
Using Mobil 1 Synthetic Motorcycle Oils in Bikes with Wet Clutches
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Which Oil is Best for LPG Engines?

Is the Mobil 1 Installed at Dealerships the Same Product as What's Sold in Stores?

Consequences of Failure to Maintain Motor Oil

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Car Care FAQs

Car Care FAQs
Why do you have to change your motor oil on a regular basis?

Is a "straight weight" oil synonymous with a non-detergent oil?

What role does viscosity play in a motor oil?

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Used Oil Recycling
Used Oil Recycling
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Zinc/ZDDP Levels in Motor Oil

We receive many questions about zinc levels in today's motor oils from the owners of racing or high-performance vehicles.  See our answer to this question in our regular feature, Ask Mobil, and a table for comparing the phosphorous levels in Mobil 1.
Mobil 1 Protects Expedition Engines

Nine volunteers from the Drive Around the World Expedition began a 16-month intercontinental journey on November 1, 2003, to raise funds to help cure Parkinson’s disease.  The LONGITUDE expedition traveled 28,000 miles, almost two-thirds of its 41,000-mile journey, before changing the engine oil.  Their Land Rovers were using Mobil 1.  Read more ...
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