This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Vickie C. Congrats!
I do a lot of driving. I live in between Los Angeles and San Diego, and inevitably, much of what we do is in one or both of those counties. Unlike most major cities, public transportation is difficult to rely on as a sole means of getting around. The cities are spread out and utilizing public transportation would require extra time (instead of saving time) and planning for transfers. The result is that our cars take a beating. We still take one of our cars to the dealer for service and I never make it to the suggested time frame for a routine check up and oil change because I’ve exceeded the recommended mileage.
As a woman, I don’t see myself as the person in charge of maintaining my car. However, my husband works erratic hours and there are times when my car would not get serviced if I didn’t take it in.
The average age of cars/light trucks on the roads today is nine years old (one of our cars is 13 years old, the other is 6 years old). And it makes sense to say that taking proper care of your vehicle will only lengthen it’s lifetime. If there was one thing my father taught me about cars, it was to be sure to change the oil regularly. Motor oil prolongs the life of the engine and improves it’s efficiency.
If you’re interested in learning more about how to take care of your car, visit Motor Oil Matters. The site was created by Penzoil and Quaker State to serve as a resource to consumers for information on motor oil and why it’s important to your car. Did you know that…
The site also has a great Q & A section with information such as how often to change the oil in your car.
Speaking of oil changes, the car that we no longer service at the dealership is overdue for an oil change…
Win It! One of you will win a $35 gift card to Jiffy Lube which will cover an oil change! Simply leave me a comment with one misconception about motor oil you put to the test OR something you learned from the site. Comments will close on June 11, 201o at 11:59 PM PST. One comment per person, please (unless you do the extra credit). US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn. Want an extra entry? Do any or all of the following and receive an extra entry for each one.
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No compensation was received for this post. The review and giveaway gift cards were provided by Jiffy Lube and Penzoil , via MyBlogSpark.
What motor oil misconception did they have that was put to rest through the site’s info?
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susan says
I learned that many automobile manufacturers recommend oils that carry the API Certification Mark (“Starburst”). I didn’t know there was such a thing!
susan says
I follow and tweeted. http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/14892265037
susan says
I subscribe.
susan says
I clicked on the Technorati button.
jw says
I learned that W stands for winter
Becky M says
I learned that it is ok to switch between traditional and synthetic oils!
Becky M says
email subscriber
Karen Luedy says
What does the “W” stands for in motor oil names?
•It stands for winter, not weight as many people believe.
Karen Luedy says
Im an email subscriber
Dina says
I learned what W really stands for in motor oil.
Dina says
Subscribe to feed via email
Dina says
http://twitter.com/aitmama/status/14906196912
Nicole Greene says
I learned that the W in the motor oil brand actually stands for winter and not weight
Nicole Greene says
I follow on Twitter @pittsy82 and tweeted https://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/14908256367
Nicole Greene says
I subscribe via email
Nicole Greene says
I added you to my favorites on Technorati (pittsy82)
Nicole Greene says
I shared this giveaway on my Facebook page http://bit.ly/cWsl6v
jennifer says
I took the quiz and failed, so all in all, I learned that I need to leave the oil changes to the professionals!
jennifer says
I subscribe to your updates via e-mail!
Pixie says
I learned w stands for weight, not winter
Pixie says
I subscribe via email
Carolyn says
Synthetic oils are formulated to be fully compatible with engine seals in an engine of any age.
Deb says
I learned that “Some of the motor oil components are consumed sacrificially while doing the job of protecting your engine.”
Deb says
Subscribed to your feed via email
Deb says
Shared on Facebook.
Margie says
I learned that switching between synthetic and conventional oil will not cause any harm to engines. However, both oils must meet the engine manufacturer’s requirements as listed in the owner’s manual.
Margie says
email subscriber
Kristi says
I learned that synthetic motor oil is better than conventional motor oil and here is why –
Full synthetic motor oils typically outperform conventional and synthetic blend motor oils in nearly all aspects of engine protection.
Thank you!
Kristi says
I am an email subscriber.
Trisha Lynn says
Severe driving includes stop-and-go driving, frequent high-speed driving and short trips.!
Trisha Lynn says
I subscribe by email!
Trisha Lynn says
I follow on twitter and tweeted!
http://twitter.com/Haydensmommy05/status/14943909540
Cheryl says
Properly functioning motor oils lubricate, clean, cool, seal, and perform other functions in an engine.
Cheryl says
Email subscriber.
Donna C. says
I always thought that once you put synthetic oil in your car you could never go back to regular. I learned that this was a misconception
Donna C. says
follow and tweet http://twitter.com/ivansmom60/status/14980734895
Donna C. says
email subscriber
Raelena says
I learned that the W in motor oil names stands for Winter
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Marci says
Switching between synthetic and conventional oil will not cause any harm to engines as long as both individual oils meet the engine manufacturer’s requirements as listed in the owner’s manual.
Marci says
Email Subscriber!
Ellen C. says
I learned the w in the name of the oil stands for winter. Thanks for the chance.
Amber G says
I used to think that changing motor oil did not really matter but now I realize how important it is for the health of the engine!
Jordan Brower says
I learned that: “Each vehicle manufacturer tests its own vehicles to determine the proper drain interval.” Which I didn’t know. I thought they were all relatively the same!
Jordan Brower says
Now following you on Twitter! (gobronson)
Adrienne Gordon says
I learned that the W in the motor oil brand stands for winter and not weight.
Jaque says
I learned that the quality of motor oil can be assured by purchasing oil with the API Certification Mark….good to know.
Thank you. 🙂
Rebecca Graham says
I learned the W in motor oil stands for winter and not weight.
Rebecca Graham says
Follow you on Twitter: rhoneygee
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/15056097100
Thanks!
Denise says
I learned that the W stands for winter.
SANDY says
guess the biggest thing I learned was what w stands for
Kiara says
I learned that Premium quality motor oil is designed to keep the engine clean and protected over the life of the oil drain interval.
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Kathy Luman says
I learned that W stands for winter which I never knew.
Kathy Luman says
I’m following you on twitter and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/kathyluman/status/15072594666
Kathy Luman says
I”m an email subscriber.
Jess says
The average age of cars on the road is 9.4 years. That is younger than the average ages of the cars I’ve had, when I first got them!
Carol says
From the site I learned WHEN to change my oil
Carol says
Carol P Dziuba I used your Share button and posted your giveaway on my Facebook page Carol P Dziuba
Carol says
I follow on Twitter cdziuba and tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/15099513302
Carol says
I am a subscriber
Vickie Couturier says
I learned:The majority of Jiffy Lube service recommendations are based on your owner’s manual.
Vickie Couturier says
follow on twitter an tweeted
http://twitter.com/vickiecouturier/status/15100157533
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Vickie Couturier says
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Vickie Couturier says
I fave on technorati name vickiecouturier
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Vickie Couturier says
I posted/shared this giveaway on facebook
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Marcia Goss says
I learned that W stands for winter, not weight.
Marcia Goss says
I’m a subscriber.
Marcia Goss says
I follow you on Twitter as mgoss123 and tweeted.
http://twitter.com/mgoss123/status/15103737750
cherice says
I learned that switching between synthetic and conventional oil will not cause any harm to engines as long as both individual oils meet the engine manufacturer’s requirements as listed in the owner’s manual. Thanks for the chance!
cherice says
I subscrbe 🙂
Sarah Hirsch says
i learned that synthetic oil is good enough to use for most cars
Deb Fantom says
I learned I switching between synthetic and conventional oil will not cause any harm to engines as long as both individual oils meet the engine manufacturer’s requirements.
Linda Lansford says
I learned they have a fun section on their site
Rick says
I learned W stands for weight
Rick says
i subscribed via email
Mami2jcn says
I learned that switching between synthetic and conventional oil will not cause any harm to engines.
Mami2jcn says
I’m an email subscriber.
Sharon says
I learned that using a different brand of oil than recommended by your automobile’s manufacturer does not void the warranty. You just have to make sure the oil you use meets the manufacturer’s requirements.
Sharon says
I follow you on twitter @sharonjo2
My tweet
http://twitter.com/sharonjo2/status/15135195535
Sharon says
I’m an email subscriber.
Sharon says
I stumbled this post.
http://www.stumbleupon.com/stumbler/sharonjo/
loni says
I learned that there are over 2000 locations
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Diane Tresco says
If you are a Jiffy Lube Customer and stop in following an oil change,
they will check and top off your motor oil if needed.
Jennifer T. says
I learned that severe use typically includes stop-and-go driving, frequent high-speed driving and short trips. That’s all I do 🙂
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Jennifer T. says
I’m an e-mail subscriber.
jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com
Shelly aka allysmama says
I learned that W stood for Winter not Weight(as I always thought)
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Shelly aka allysmama says
follow on twitter and tweeted
http://twitter.com/sleatham1/status/15164054552
bleatham*at*gmail.com
Shelly aka allysmama says
email subscriber
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Shelly aka allysmama says
stumbled as allysmama
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lori Berman says
I took the motor oil test and learned I know more then I thought. I scored an 85%! I figured I’d be closer to 10%. LMAO
Clarissa says
i learned that the W does not mean weight on the bottle. My husband told me it meant weight and that is wrong…can’t wait to brag me new knowledge!
Clarissa says
http://twitter.com/cneiding/status/15221413266 tweet
Clarissa says
stumbled
Clarissa says
email subscriber
Russ says
I always thought that W meant weight – not winter!
Jeff says
I learned that the “W” in 5w30 stands for weight.
nan lara says
i learned the w on oil stands for winter and not not weight like i always thought
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nan lara says
e-mail subscriber
Aura says
It’s that W thing like everyone else!
allison says
I learned that the W on motor oil stands for winter!
Sharon A says
I learned that city driving is considered severe driving.
Sharon A says
I am an email subscriber.
Jolee says
learned that a car battery can lose up 35% of its power at 32 degrees or lower.
Carol G says
I learned quite a bit about synthetic oils.
Kristen says
I learned that it’s okay to switch between conventional and synthetic oil.
Paul says
Even I didn’t know that the”W” in an oil’s description meant “winter” and not “weight”
Bryanna P. says
Awesome blog and thanks for the giveaway!
Would love, love, LOVE to win this!
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Kathy Scott says
I learned that it does matter what type of oil you put in your car.
Kathy Scott says
http://twitter.com/idahomom7/status/15627159910
Kathy Scott says
idahomom at cox dot net is an email subscriber
Karen P says
I was one if the apparently MANY who though W was for weight when it really means winter
LAMusing says
I learned synthetic oil outperforms conventional oil
Shilo Beedy says
I learned that One gallon of used motor oil produces as much as 2.5 quarts of refined lubricating oil.
Jen says
I learned that the W in the motor oil brand actually stands for winter!
Daniel M says
didn’t know w meant winter not weight
Marilyn L says
changing oil is healthy for the engine
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Janna Johnson says
W stands for weight!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
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Debra F says
I’m a hunter.
Erica C. says
I answered a few questions on the site to find out which oil is best for my specific car.
Amy Delong says
w stands for winter,i never knew that!
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Melanie says
I learned that •The correct oil change interval is the one recommended by the engine manufacturer for your individual driving conditions.It is printed in the vehicle owner’s manual.
Melissa M. says
I learned that it’s okay to switch between synthetic and traditional.
Bridget Combs says
I learned the W stands for winter not weight
Bridget Combs says
email subscriber
Bridget Combs says
follow you on twitter- @bridget3496
tweet http://twitter.com/bridget3496/status/15953263295
Maja Meza says
w stands for winter
Maja Meza says
http://twitter.com/MajaMeza/status/15954591193
follow you on twitter @majameza
Maja Meza says
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Susan Smith says
I learned that W stands for winter
Susan Smith says
http://twitter.com/susan1215/status/15954971041
Angela Winesburg says
I learned that the “W” in motor oil names stands for Winter not Weight, thanks!
christopher h says
learned that the W in 30W stnads for winter, not weight
susan smoaks says
i learned that changing oil keeps a car running longer
susan smoaks says
i am a subscriber
Nancy says
I always thought W in motor oil stood for weight, but it stands for winter.
Chrysa says
I learned that “W” stands for winter.
Chrysa says
tweet http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/15976309411
Chrysa says
I’m subscribed to your RSS feed in my Google Reader.
Brian E. says
Thanks for the giveaway…I was always uncertain of the following until I read that: switching between synthetic and conventional oil will not cause any harm to engines as long as both individual oils meet the engine manufacturer’s requirements as listed in the owner’s manual.
Brian E. says
Following you via Twitter: @brianpiero
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/brianpiero/status/15979709501
Brian E. says
…subscribed via RSS.
Veronica Garrett says
I learned using a different brand of oil than the one recommended by the manufacturer won’t void your warranty but be sure the oil you use meets the manufacturer’s requirements for use in your engine.
R Hicks says
One misconception is that people believe the “w” stands for weight when actually it is for winter
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R Hicks says
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http://twitter.com/Ardy22/status/15982909221
R Hicks says
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Gianna says
W on oil cans stands for Winter and not Weight.