Oil Knowledge Base
Lubrication Knowledge Base
Why Do Vehicles Need Oil?
All vehicles including cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, tractors, scooters, jet skis, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, earthmovers, and all types of machinery are made of metal. These metal surfaces move close together and touch each other when the vehicle operates. If these surfaces contact each other friction will occur and the metal surfaces will scrape against each other.
Friction is the enemy of metal parts moving against one another and billions of dollars are spent studying how to prevent or lessen friction. There is an entire science around this concept called "Tribology" (this is where TriboDyn got its name). These metal surfaces are in motion almost constantly and under extreme pressure and heat. Eventually, these surfaces will wear out or even break apart, causing catastrophic failure. Your oil acts as a buffer to keep these surfaces from scraping and tearing themselves to pieces. Additionally, your oil removes dirt, spent fuel, carbon, and other deposits from the internal parts of your vehicle. Oil can also provide gentle pressure to help gears move properly. Engineers call oil the lifeblood of your vehicle.
Common Oil Questions
Below are some common questions about vehicle oil. Click on the topic below to be taken to a more detailed answer. Check back because we will add to this listing as more questions come in. If you have a question you would like us to answer, email us at support@coolblueoil.com.
How Do I Check The Engine Oil In My Vehicle?
What Oil Does My Vehicle Take?
How To Find The Right Oil For My Vehicle?
Will It Void My Warranty If I Do Not Use A Specific Brand Of Engine Oil?
How Does TriboDyn Compare To Other Premium Oils?
How Does Changing My Engine Oil Improve My Fuel Mileage?
Selecting the Right Oil Filter For Your Vehicle?
Changing from Conventional To Synthetic Oil
How To Change Your Engine Oil?
How Often Should I Change My Oil?
How To Change Your Gear or Differential Fluid?
How To Change Transmission Fluid?
Can I Bring My Own Oil To A Shop To Have It Changed?
Can I Switch To A Synthetic Oil After Using a Conventional Oil?