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Why Is My Oil Light On?

What does it mean when the oil light comes on? Rarely anything good. Learn the common causes of illuminated oil warning lights—from low oil to faulty sensors.


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Why Is My Oil Light On?

What does it mean when the oil light comes on? Rarely anything good. Learn the common causes of illuminated oil warning lights—from low oil to faulty sensors.


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Is It OK to Mix Synthetic Oil with Regular Oil (+ Other Combinations)

Can you mix synthetic oil with regular oil? What about different oil brands or weights? Learn how mixing oils affects them and what it can mean for your engine.


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What Happens If You Don’t Change Your Oil Filter?

Don't let your engine suffer! Learn what your engine oil filter does, how often you need to replace it, and what might happen if you don’t change it.


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Firestone technician emptying oil from a car to replace with fresh oil
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7 Oil Change Myths Debunked!

Think synthetic oil causes leaks? Think again! Follow along as we debunk 4 common oil change myths & schedule your oil change appointment online today!


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Engine oil leaking while parked and/or driving
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Sprung a Leak? 4 Potential Reasons for Your Car Leaking Oil When Parked

Does your car keep leaving unsightly dark stains in your driveway? Find out what could be causing your car to leak oil when parked and what to do if it does.


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Oil Change

Used Motor Oil Disposal: How to Do it Right

Proper motor oil disposal is essential for environmental and legal reasons. Ensure that you're doing it the right way by following the steps in this guide.


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Oil Change

How Cold Weather Affects Engine Oil

As the seasons change, your engine's motor oil changes, too. Learn what happens to motor oil in winter and what types of oil to choose to prevent engine damage.


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What Happens to My Car If My Oil Filter Is Loose?

Has your oil filter ever come loose? It happens more than you might think. Learn why it happens, what can go wrong if it does, and what you can do about it.


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My Car Is Losing Oil But Not Leaking — What’s Going On?

You pull out the dipstick only to find that your oil is too low — again. What’s going on? Learn why leaks may not be the cause of your high oil consumption.

 


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4 Low Oil Pressure Symptoms & 6 Low Oil Pressure Causes

Low oil pressure can wreak havoc on your engine! Learn the symptoms of low oil, what may be causing it & when to visit Firestone Complete Auto Care.


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Do You Need an Engine Oil Top Off or Change?

If your engine is a little low on oil, you may be tempted to just top it off. But should you? Learn when you should top off your oil and when to get it changed.

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My Engine Oil Gets Dirty Fast, But Why?
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My Engine Oil Gets Dirty Fast, But Why?

Feel like it's time for another oil change even though you just changed it? Learn how to tell if your oil is bad and if it's getting dirty faster than usual.

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What Is An Engine Oil Additive and Is It Worth It?
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What Is An Engine Oil Additive and Is It Worth It?

You've heard of engine oil additives, but do you know what they do and if they're worth it? Learn what engine oil additives are and if they're right for you.

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What Color Should Your Engine Oil Be?
Oil Change

What Color Should Your Engine Oil Be?

Do you know what your engine oil should look like? Learn which engine oil colors are considered normal and which aren't in this comprehensive guide.

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Firestone mechanic pouring Pennzoil motor oil into an engine
Oil Change

Is Pennzoil Good Oil? All of Your Pennzoil Questions, Answered

Ever wondered what makes Pennzoil Full Synthetic Oil an industry-leading motor oil? Find the answer to this and other Pennzoil motor oil questions here!

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Firestone Complete Auto Care technician pouring Pennzoil Platinum oil into engine
Oil Change

Should You Switch to Synthetic Oil?

Have you ever struggled with the choice between synthetic and conventional motor oil? Learn the key differences and confront common oil myths, with Firestone.


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Devin Talks Oil Changes

Not changing your oil can lessen the life of your engine. Get regular oil changes to keep your car running newer, longer.

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How Often Should You Get a Diesel Oil Change
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How Often Should You Get a Diesel Oil Change

Oil changes keep your diesel engine purring in all the right ways. Learn what can impact your diesel oil change interval, from Firestone Complete Auto Care.

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How Does Your Car’s Oil Filter Work?
Oil Change

How Does Your Car’s Oil Filter Work?

Your engine cant run without motor oil, but motor oil cant do its job without the oil filter. Learn how this system works, with Firestone Complete Auto Care.

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What Happens If You Don't Change Your Oil
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What Happens If You Don't Change Your Oil

From poor gas mileage to complete engine failure, find out what happens when you forget to change your oil. You won't look at oil and your engine the same!

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Do I Need High Mileage Oil?

High mileage oil can help keep vehicles with over 75,000 miles running newer, longer. Find out if its time to switch, with Firestone Complete Auto Care.

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How to Check Your Oil Like a Pro
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How to Check Your Oil Like a Pro

Theres more to motor oil than a dipstick. Learn how to check your oil at home and help keep your engine running smoothly, with Firestone Complete Auto Care.

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Top Benefits of Synthetic Oil
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Top Benefits of Synthetic Oil

Motor oil is motor oil, right? Not quite. Check out top synthetic oil benefits and find out if synthetic oil is right for you, with Firestone Complete Auto Care.

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Should You Switch Up Your Motor Oil in Summer?
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Should You Switch Up Your Motor Oil in Summer?

Whats the best motor oil for summer? The answer might surprise you. Find out, before your next oil change at Firestone Complete Auto Care!

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The Best Oil in Winter
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The Best Oil in Winter

Winter's single-digit temps can cause your motor oil to flow too slowly or not at all which can really take a toll on your engine at startup. Get the inside scoop on choosing the best oil for winter, from the folks at Firestone Complete Auto Care.

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Want to defeat engine sludge? Start with regular oil changes!
Maintenance,Oil Change

The Good, the Bad & the Sludgy: 4 Tips for Preventing Engine Sludge

Want to stay sludge-free? Join Firestone Complete Auto Care in the fight against engine sludge to help prevent engine damage and repairs down the road.

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Motor oil leak on concrete
Oil Change

How to Clean Up Motor Oil Leaks

See how to get rid of icky oil leak stains with a little kitty litter and elbow grease, and choose Firestone Complete Auto Care for your oil leak repair!

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Close up of oil pressure gauge on car dashboard, with gauge reading at low level
Oil Change

How Does An Oil Pressure Gauge Work?

Learn how to read an oil pressure gauge, where it's located, and when your oil gauge may be cluing you into a bigger issue with your engine.

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Close up of new motor oil being poured from blue container, on white background
Oil Change

Why Is Zinc In Motor Oil?

Learn why zinc is added to motor oil, what it does & how it's changed over time. Then visit Firestone Complete Auto Care for a synthetic oil change today!

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Technician's gloved hand holding fresh new oil filter above car's engine
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Surprising Ways Your Oil Filter Helps Your Car Run Newer, Longer

What does an oil filter do? Learn how your oil filter helps your car run newer and longer, plus why getting regular oil changes is so important!

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Motor oil pollution around foot of tree in pollution
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Motor Oil Pollution & What You Can Do To Prevent It

Stopping motor oil pollution starts with you! See what you can do to help, plus how Firestone Complete Auto Care makes a difference by recycling motor oil.

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Red oil change icon on dashboard of car, indicating that an oil change is needed
Oil Change

10 Oil Change Questions & Answers

Get your top 10 oil change questions answered here, from the oil experts at Firestone Complete Auto Care. Schedule a quick oil change appointment online!

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Firestone Complete Auto Care technician pouring Pennzoil Platinum oil into engine
Oil Change

The Science of Engine Oil Viscosity

Find out what viscosity is and why it's important for the health of your car's engine, from the car care experts at Firestone Complete Auto Care!

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Technician pouring fresh motor oil into engine
Oil Change

How to Pick the Best Motor Oil for Your Car or Truck

Picking the right oil for your car starts with understanding your options. Here's everything you need to know to make the best decision for your vehicle!

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Lights on a car dashboard at night that says "Engine oil change soon". The words are in blue. The symbols for what gear the automobile is in is also lit. The letter D is orange, showing that the vehicle is in drive.
Oil Change

Changing Your Own Oil: Why You May Want to Think Twice About It

Ever asked, "Should I change my own oil?" Find out why you should trust the experts for this important service, from Firestone Complete Auto Care.

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Oil level check in a car engine by verifying the dipstick
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How to Find an Oil Leak

Think something might be leaking from your engine? Take these 4 steps to identify an engine oil leak & see when to head to Firestone Complete Auto Care.

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Oil pressure warning light: Not be ignored
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Oil Change Service at Firestone Complete Auto Care

Find out exactly what to expect when you bring your car or truck to Firestone Complete Auto Care for an oil change service. Visit your nearest location!

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Motor Oil and Your Car
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Motor Oil and Your Car

Ever wonder what color your engine oil should be, or what affect temperature may have on it? Learn the answers to these frequently asked questions & more, here.

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Everything You Need to Know About Motor Oil
FAQs,Oil Change

Everything You Need to Know About Motor Oil

Know the difference between synthetic, high mileage & full synthetic motor oil? Read on to learn about different types of oil & how they keep your car moving.

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