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2020 Lamborghini Urus11/18/2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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2020 Alfa romeo Giulia11/18/2020
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
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2019 Lamborghini Urus11/18/2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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Expert Tips About Service
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Expensive Oil Changes Are Here to Stay
Oil changes may be more expensive with the required 0W-20 weight oil compared to conventional oil, but only having to service the car once or twice a year keeps annual costs to nearly a wash.
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What's Included in a Tuneup?
Actually, there is no such thing as a tuneup in the traditional sense of replacing parts to bring the ignition and fuel systems up to specs for maximum performance and efficiency efficiency...
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Do You Really Need to Change Your Oil Every 3,000 Miles?
No, you don't, according to every auto manufacturer we've talked to. The main advocates of the 3,000-mile oil change schedule are those who would profit by it...
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Service Term to Know
The oil pan is attached to the bottom of the engine with bolts and is the reservoir for oil that gets pumped throughout the engine to lubricate, clean and cool moving parts. A pump forces the oil from the pan through a filter to remove dirt and other debris before it circulates through the engine.
The pan is usually made of steel or aluminum and typically holds from four to six quarts of oil, depending on the engine. The oil dipstick extends into the oil pan and measures the oil level in the reservoir. A drain plug on the bottom can be removed to drain oil.
Oil leaks are common on engines as they accumulate miles, and oil pans can be one source of leaks or seepage. Gaskets or seals installed where the pan attaches to the engine block may wear out and allow leaks. Drain plugs can leak if they are over-tightened or, in some cases, if washers aren’t replaced when the oil is changed.
Pans also can be damaged when a vehicle goes off-road (whether intentionally or by accident) and hits a rock or other hard object.