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Is there an additive for low oil pressure? Here's what helps.
Erik Bjornstad: Nov 5 2026
Is there an oil additive that can correct a low oil pressure problem?
Car Care
14 min read
Can An Oil Additive Fix Engine Lifter Tick?
Erik Bjornstad: Oct 27 2026
You start your engine one morning and hear a ticking sound coming from under the hood. Maybe it disappears after a few minutes. Maybe you've been...
12 min read
Which Engine Oil Additive Is Best, And When Should You Use One?
Erik Bjornstad: Oct 13 2026
The oil additive shelf at a parts store can run six feet wide, and nearly every bottle on it promises less friction, a quieter engine, or more years...
6 min read
Ethanol vs. Gasoline: What's the Difference and Does It Matter for Your Engine?
When you're filling up at the pump, you might wonder whether you should choose regular gasoline or ethanol-free fuel. Is ethanol hurting your engine?...
4 min read
Water in Gas Tank? Symptoms Explained
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 13 2026
Maybe you left your gas cap off during heavy rain. Maybe the station you fueled up at had water in one of its underground storage tanks, and some of...
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Do Fuel Additives Really Work? How to Know
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 18 2026
You bought a bottle of fuel treatment, poured it in, drove a tank through, and… you’re not sure anything happened. Maybe your mileage even dropped a...
5 min read
What To Do With Old Gas: Can You Still Use It?
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 11 2026
All petroleum fuels have a limited storage life. Over time, they gradually degrade because of chemical reactions taking place within the fuel itself....
9 min read
How to Get Rid of Engine Sludge: Symptoms, Causes, and Safe Fixes
Erik Bjornstad: May 11 2026
A car that lives on short commutes and stop-and-go traffic, with oil changes pushed past the recommended interval, will eventually start developing...
8 min read
5 Things We Do to Destroy Our Engines and How to Remedy Our Errors
Erik Bjornstad: May 7 2026
An overheated engine fails fast. Coolant boils, gaskets blow, blocks crack — the damage is loud, immediate, and obvious. But the slower kinds of...
6 min read
Is Your Car Actually Ready for Summer? A Car Care Checklist That Goes Beyond the Basics
Erik Bjornstad: May 4 2026
National Car Care Month is a great reminder that a few smart maintenance habits, including protecting your fuel system, can help your vehicle run...