Engine Oil Numbers Explained

Engine Oil Numbers Explained

The numbers that represent different types of engine oil refer directly to the fluid’s viscosity. It’s important to start by noting that engine oil is used as an internal lubricant for the many moving internal components of the engine. As engines range in temperature from their lower starting temperature to their higher operating temperature, the oil, which, like any liquid, changes in viscosity. 

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s…A Leyat Hélica?

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! It’s…A Leyat Hélica?

It isn’t all that uncommon to hear of strange and unusual custom vehicles — from trucks that look like sharks that are half boat, cars covered in chia, and even some cars that don’t look like cars at all. It is, however, uncommon for these vehicles to come from actual manufacturers. While Leyat is far…

What is an ASE Certification and Why is it Important?

What is an ASE Certification and Why is it Important?

If you’ve ever been inside of a mechanic shop before you may have notified a blue and white sign on the wall indicating that the service technician or mechanic is ASE certified. An ASE certification, which stands for Automotive Service Excellence, shows that the technician or mechanic has been accredited for having a high quality…