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!
Extra Entries
1.Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post, Motor Oil Matters, and MyBlogSpark. Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries. Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)
2.Place my button on your blog and then leave an additional comment with a link to the page where you put the button. If you already have my button leave a comment letting me know you already have it.
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4. Follow me on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Please make sure you leave the link where you tweeted in your comment. TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING I AM ALLOWING 1 TWEETS PER PERSON DAILY. USE THE RETWEET BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR EASY ENTRY.
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6. Facebook, Digg, or Technorati this post and leave me TWO extra comments. ( At the bottom of this post you should see a bookmark button to make this an easy option.)
7. Enter any of my other giveaways. Leave me a comment telling me which giveaway you entered. The giveaway must be still active in order to gain an extra entry.
(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. )
I scored 82.4%
76%
I received a 71.43% and failed the test!
I follow your blog.
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I PASSED! lol!
I scored an 85.71% on the test!
I am a blog follower.
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57.14% pretty sad, but- Hey, I tried, right?
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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Got the last one wrong….85.71%
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I took “M.O.M. Knows Best, apparently failed with 42.86% 30points.
I scored a 85.71%.
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I scored 85.71%
HI
Mine was 76%
I failed too. Same score as you, 71.43.
Already a subscriber
I got a 68.4.
Email subscriber.
Thanks!
I follow.
Thanks!
I got a score of 85.71. PASSED
85.71 with 60 points!
85.71%
I passed with a 60
71.43% : (
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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I scored 100%; got them all right.
I got 100%, mainly because I grew up and am still surrounded by men who love motors.
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I tried to take the quiz, but I had trouble submitting answers. Trust me – I would not do well! Thanks.
I got 100% which is (70 points)
I follow your blog as samsakara
I subscribe via email
70.6 not too good
LOL I got a %71.43 Didnt pass. he he I dont care hubby is a mechanic and that is HIS job !
I follow your blog
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I also entered BRUGO ” A Perfect Degree Of Taste” Review and Giveaway
My score was 85.71
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I got 100%! 70 points 🙂
Love the contest!
I failed 56.14% ,good thing I don’t care for the car! LOL
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I got a 70.6, failed? That’s a “C”! 🙂
100% Yay! 🙂
yikes, i got a 42.86
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I passed with a score of 85.71!
i got 71.43 too!
I got 100%-just lucky I guess!
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I’m already a follower.
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I got 57.14 hahaha
I’m a subscriber
I follow you on Google
68.3% for me! boo
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
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my daughter needs this bad.
Woohoo 100% here! I love that there is a page to help you figure out what oil is best for your specific car too!
I got a 71.43..I failed.
Tweeted
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57.14 for me.
Entered the SodaStream Giveaway.
Entered the Citizenpip Giveaway.
I entered the Build-A-Bear Workshop Giveaway.
my score was 71.43 also… i am not too smart either. thanks clallen at ntin dot net
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I got 60 points which is passing.
71.43, thought I knew more.
I entered the Build-A-Bear Workshop Giveaway.
I entered the SodaStream Giveaway.
I entered the Citizenpip Giveaway.
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i got a 54.71…. oppsee! I’m not mechanic!!
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Wow, I got the same score as you. Maybe why my husband rolls his eyes at me when I ask things regarding car care!! 🙂
I got a passing 85.71% score. Please accept my entry. Thank you.
57.14 and I thought I was doing pretty good. How embarrassing.
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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28.57% OMG! how Embarrasing!!!
I missed one question so my score was 85.71%
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
I got 85.7%…hey, at least I passed 🙂
I got an 85.71. Thanks for the giveaway.
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only scored a 85
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
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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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40%… ouch! 😉
76% here
I actually got a 100%! My dad would be proud.
I follow you & tweeted http://twitter.com/MelodicMom/statuses/6409656244
100% yippee
57.14. I’m embarrassed.
I got a 60
I follow you
76% not too bad
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thank you for chance to win
I got a 60. Not too good
100%, baby!
I got a 71% too… that would be a C-… ouch!
we use jiffy lube all the time
85.71%–I’m a pretty good guesser!
I follow you 🙂
57.14% I stink
I got a 100,hold on have to go tell hubby I do know everything lmao!
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My score was 100%
I follow your blog
My score was 85.71% (60 points).
57.14. I suck~
My score was 80%. Thanks
following your blog.
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$35 Jiffy Lube Good prize
subscriber
I scored 100% on the quiz.
Count me in 🙂
I subscribed to your feed.
Thanks for the giveaway…I scored 100 % !!!
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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.
85.71%
I entered the Citizenpip Muck Free Reusable Lunch Kits giveaway.
71.43% for me..