Oil Archives - Brake & Front End
Severe Drivers – Yes, Your Client Probably Counts As One

Even the most mild-mannered driver may be extreme. This video is sponsored by The Group Training Academy.

Gasoline Cleans Engines But What Happens When It Can’t?

Modern direct-injection technology can’t maximize gasoline’s cleaning properties. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.

Pick The Right Oil Filter For Your Customers (VIDEO)

Make sure your customers are getting the right oil filter. Sponsored by The Group Training Academy.

The New Oil Change

The basics of an oil change are still the same even after 80 years. The service typically involves draining the oil, replacing the filter and pouring in fresh oil. But in the past 20 years, the oil change has evolved, and to do it right requires extra steps and more information. The main changes to

How Comfortable Are You with Oil Changes?

Most shops are comfortable with performing an oil change. But what can make a shop uncomfortable is recommending, upselling and promoting oil changes. The oil change is the most performed service at all shops. For the 276 million vehicles registered in the United States, it’s estimated each vehicle will receive an average of two oil

Hot Shot’s Secret Blue Diamond G56 Severe-Duty Transmission Fluid

Hot Shot’s Secret Blue Diamond G56 transmission fluid resolves many of the issues that have plagued the G56 6-speed manual transmission.

0W16 Versus 0W20 Oil

The big question among shops is how can four points on the viscosity rating change the performance and longevity of the engine? This is data that is difficult to come by, much less evaluate.

Servicing and Maintaining Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

In this episode of the Lubrizol 360 podcast, we discuss the service and maintenance implications of the growing number of hybrid and electric vehicles. We sit down with Lubrizol’s Martin Birze and My Hang Truong discuss how vehicles like the BMW i3, Chevy Volt and Toyota Prius are changing how engine oil and driveline fluids

Podcast: Selecting the Right Engine Oil

This episode covers what auto technicians need to know to select the right engine oil for their customers to ensure optimal efficiency, wear prevention and performance. Lubrizol business manager Martin Birze and PhD chemist Matt Gieselman discuss what to look for in an engine oil and why it’s so important that the right oil is used.

VIDEO: Check TPMS With Every Oil Change

Andrew Markel explains how regular TPMS checks alongside lube, oil and filter service can increase profitability at your shop. Sponsored by Standard.

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