I never had much to do with the maintenance of our vehicles. My hubby has always been the one to get the oil changed every 5,000 miles. However, I do know the importance of regularly changing the oil and how it can make a huge difference in extending the life of the engine. When the oil is changed it removes the nasty contaminates plus dirt that have been collected in the oil which can harm the engine and affect the overall performance.
Some crucial details I am oblivious about is what type of oil should be used to lubricate our vehicle’s engine and the significant difference between using synthetic or conventional oil. I should know this just in case I ever have to take care of the car myself. One way to get educated quickly in the matter is by reading up on the facts at Motor Oil Matters. The new website was created by industry-leading brands Pennzoil, Quaker State and Shell Rotella so you can easily get essential information that will help prolong your engines life and answer any questions you may have about motor oil. Motor Oil Matters even has a free LubeMatch tool to assist in matching the correct oil to your vehicle’s make and model.
Did You Know
(following information quoted and provided by MyBlogSpark)
* According to a study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, nearly 9 out of 10 female motorists are involved in their household’s vehicle maintenance and repair
* According to a national survey that polled 522 women, 46 percent incorrectly assumed simply switching from conventional engine oil to synthetic oil enables the number of miles between oil changes to be safely extended*
* Using a quality motor oil in the right grade can help maximize fuel economy, and help save money by preventing costly engine damage
* Off-brand, no-name or discount oils that do not meet industry standards or the vehicle manufacturer’s requirements could cost consumers in the long run by potentially damaging the vehicle’s engine or possibly voiding the manufacturer’s warrant
* Jiffy Lube Survey Conducted by Opinion Research Corporation, 2006
How much do you know about motor oil? Want to put your “motor mind” to the test? Try playing the site’s fun educational game called “M.O.M. Knows Best” and see how well you do on the quiz. I scored pitifully which is no big surprise! LOL!
“Play The Music. Save The Music” Campaign
“Pennzoil® has partnered with the VH1 Save The Music Foundation through its “Play The Music. Save The Music” Campaign, and now through December 6, 2009 anyone can receive up to 46 FREE music downloads and up to a $15 service certificate back by mail, when they get their oil changed at Jiffy Lube and other Pennzoil® participating installers. See www.pennzoil.com for details and to find your local participating installer locations.”
ENTER TO WIN A $35 Jiffy Lube GC!
MyBlogSpark would like to provide one of my readers with a $35 Jiffy Lube Gift Card. The card should cover the cost of a conventional oil change at most Jiffy Lube locations (you can locate your nearest Jiffy Lube store by going to the following link http://www.jiffylube.com/findlocation/storelocator.aspx)
To enter the giveaway take the “M.O.M. Knows Best” quiz and leave me a comment telling me your score. Mine was a 71.43% meaning I failed the test! Boooooo Hissssss!
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(FTC disclosure : In adherence to the recent FTC changes pertaining to blogger product reviews and sponsored postings it is necessary to add when ever I receive any compensation in return for posting about a company or product. Shell Lubricants and MotorOilMatters.org provided me with a $35 Jiffy Lube gift card and information through the MyBlogSpark Team. No further compensation was received. Even though a free product was received, the opinions were of my own. )
Diane OBrien says
I scored 82.4%
Adrienne Gordon says
76%
shelly says
I received a 71.43% and failed the test!
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Eleanor says
I PASSED! lol!
I scored an 85.71% on the test!
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Deanna U says
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Sara Broers says
57.14% pretty sad, but- Hey, I tried, right?
Tina B. says
My score was also 57.14%. The anti oxidant question killed my score -lol. Well, that and several other questions as well!
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Marci says
Got the last one wrong….85.71%
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Jessie C. says
I took “M.O.M. Knows Best, apparently failed with 42.86% 30points.
Kiara says
I scored a 85.71%.
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susan varney says
i olny scored 20 geez!!!
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jen says
I scored 85.71%
Alicia says
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Heather S says
Mine was 76%
Craig Wiggins says
I failed too. Same score as you, 71.43.
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Lori S says
I got a 68.4.
Lori S says
Email subscriber.
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cathiem says
I got a score of 85.71. PASSED
Kimberly P says
85.71 with 60 points!
L. Cook says
85.71%
Linda Lansford says
I passed with a 60
Scott Blair says
71.43% : (
Erin M says
Whoohoo!
i just passed with this score–85.71%
i’m either a great guesser or i somehow know something about cars.
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Steven W says
I scored 100%; got them all right.
Carol G says
I got 100%, mainly because I grew up and am still surrounded by men who love motors.
Carol G says
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Cynthia C says
I tried to take the quiz, but I had trouble submitting answers. Trust me – I would not do well! Thanks.
Shilo Beedy says
I got 100% which is (70 points)
Shilo Beedy says
I follow your blog as samsakara
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I subscribe via email
paul haddock says
70.6 not too good
JEWEL says
LOL I got a %71.43 Didnt pass. he he I dont care hubby is a mechanic and that is HIS job !
JEWEL says
I follow your blog
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I follow you and tweetd
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Emily R. says
My score was 85.71
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Elizabeth McFee says
I got 100%! 70 points 🙂
Love the contest!
Peggy Gorman says
I failed 56.14% ,good thing I don’t care for the car! LOL
Thanks
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Angela Winesburg says
I got a 70.6, failed? That’s a “C”! 🙂
Kristie says
100% Yay! 🙂
Melissa Lampo says
yikes, i got a 42.86
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Joannie says
I passed with a score of 85.71!
Sarah says
i got 71.43 too!
Susan C says
I got 100%-just lucky I guess!
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Clarissa says
I got 57.14 hahaha
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I’m a subscriber
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Janna Johnson says
68.3% for me! boo
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
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angelo says
my daughter needs this bad.
Erica C. says
Woohoo 100% here! I love that there is a page to help you figure out what oil is best for your specific car too!
Shannon says
I got a 71.43..I failed.
Shannon says
Tweeted
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denyse says
57.14 for me.
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Crystal Allen says
my score was 71.43 also… i am not too smart either. thanks clallen at ntin dot net
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Sharon A says
I got 60 points which is passing.
damon says
71.43, thought I knew more.
damon says
I entered the Build-A-Bear Workshop Giveaway.
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I entered the Citizenpip Giveaway.
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hallie says
i got a 54.71…. oppsee! I’m not mechanic!!
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mickeyfan says
Wow, I got the same score as you. Maybe why my husband rolls his eyes at me when I ask things regarding car care!! 🙂
Ken Robinson says
I got a passing 85.71% score. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
mytwogirls says
57.14 and I thought I was doing pretty good. How embarrassing.
Kristi says
Woot!
Congratulations, you passed!
Your Score: 85.71% (60 points)
Boy that was some good guessing! lol TY for the giveaway! 🙂
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karena says
28.57% OMG! how Embarrasing!!!
Christie says
I missed one question so my score was 85.71%
Kathy D says
I passed at 85.71 still don’t think I know anything about cars and I am afraid someone will tell me something is wrong with my car when it isn’t
Erika says
I got 85.7%…hey, at least I passed 🙂
Debra F says
I got an 85.71. Thanks for the giveaway.
Kristi says
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Daniel M says
only scored a 85
Tammy Kennedy says
I passed with a score of 100 my very first time I copied and pasted results below
Thank you so much for giving me a chance to be a winner
camper223[at]live[dot]com
December 5, 2009
10:55 pm
100 80 Passed
Correct Answer Student Answer Result Points Awarded
1 The average cost of owning and driving a new vehicle is per mile. A) 54 cents A) 54 cents Correct 10
2 The EPA Fuel Economy listed on new car stickers is a fixed number. B) False B) False Correct 10
3 When starting your vehicle in cold weather what is the best way to warm up the engine? D) None of the Above D) None of the Above Correct 10
4 Driving with excess weight in your vehicle can reduce your fuel economy. A) True A) True Correct 10
5 According to CarBuyersNotebook.com, in 2008, the average sale price of a new vehicle was . A) $28,715 A) $28,715 Correct 10
6 What is the SAE? B) Society of Automotive Engineers B) Society of Automotive Engineers Correct 10
7 Stop-and-go driving is considered: D) “Severe” service D) “Severe” service Correct 10
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I’m a subscriber
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Katrina says
40%… ouch! 😉
christopher h says
76% here
MelodicMom says
I actually got a 100%! My dad would be proud.
MelodicMom says
I follow you & tweeted http://twitter.com/MelodicMom/statuses/6409656244
lynn anderson says
100% yippee
damon says
57.14. I’m embarrassed.
Julie Moe says
I got a 60
Julie Moe says
I follow you
Vicki Andrew says
76% not too bad
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dawn says
thank you for chance to win
Susan Smith says
I got a 60. Not too good
Rachel says
100%, baby!
Anne says
I got a 71% too… that would be a C-… ouch!
pat jasmin says
we use jiffy lube all the time
katie says
85.71%–I’m a pretty good guesser!
katie says
I follow you 🙂
Gloria Dornin says
57.14% I stink
Amy DeLong says
I got a 100,hold on have to go tell hubby I do know everything lmao!
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DanV says
My score was 100%
DanV says
I follow your blog
Veronica Garrett says
My score was 85.71% (60 points).
ky2here says
57.14. I suck~
Charity S. says
My score was 80%. Thanks
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Emelia Carrington says
$35 Jiffy Lube Good prize
Charity S. says
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Lily Kwan says
I scored 100% on the quiz.
Karen Gonyea says
Count me in 🙂
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I subscribed to your feed.
Brian E. says
Thanks for the giveaway…I scored 100 % !!!
Brian E. says
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Gwenolyn Pilcher says
I scored 100% I am a motor oil genius.
To change the oil in my own car I found THE CHANGE YOUR OWN MOTOR OIL FOR IDIOTS at the library.
melissa says
85.71%
Lily Kwan says
I entered the Citizenpip Muck Free Reusable Lunch Kits giveaway.
Gianna says
71.43% for me..