Want to make your car look better, while also costing less money? The answer? Plasti Dip.
Plasti Dip is an extremely affordable and safe alternative to making your car look nicer and newer.
Can of Black PlastiDip
You're probably wondering what is Plasti Dip, and where can i buy it?
Plasti Dipped BMW
Well the answer is simple: Plasti Dip is a rubber bonding adhesive spray that has a variety of uses, from painting your rims to coloring in your car logos. You can even Plasti Dip your entire car! You can find Plasti Dip in a variety of places, from home improvement stores such as the Home Depot to your neighborhood Wal-Mart. Plasti Dip is versatile and won't cost you more than thirty dollars for several cans that you can use towards making your car look nicer and customized.
FAQ About Plasti Dip (Common Concerns and Myths)
Plasti Dip is extremely safe, it doesn't ruin your car/wheel(if used safely and doesn't come into contact with any mechanical parts)
It doesn't come off while washing your car/rim(even a pressure washer won't take it off).
However, Plasti Dip is not permanent, where a pressure washer won't take it off, simple nicks and scratches will.
In order to remove Plasti Dip you can just pick and peel at it or use a Dip Dissolver* (if it is too thin to peel)
Drive your car onto a leveled place free of stains.
Jack your car up (if necessary) and place your stands in appropriate spots.
After making sure your car is secure, go underneath it and locate the drain plug.
Place your oil collecting pan underneath the drain plug.
Using the appropriate wrench open the drain plug and let the oil drain completely.
Once the oil is all drained, check the seal on the drain plug before tightening it back up.
Now locate your oil filter.
Move the oil pan underneath the filter now.
Using either your hand or your oil filter wrench loosen and remove the filter and let the oil drain once again.
Once oil has stopped dripping, wipe the edge.
Get your new oil filter and lubricate the oil seal.
Now put the new oil filter in and tighten it up by hand.
After doing so get back up and remove the stands and release the jack.
Now pop open your car's hood and open the engine cap.
Fill the engine up with the appropriate engine oil with the appropriate amount (check your car's owners manual or online for the capacity).
Check your engine dipstick, once your reach close to your engine's capacity, to make sure you don't overfill.
Start the car up and let it run for about 3~5 minutes and make sure it is not leaking any where.
Get rid of the used oil safely. (you can go to a nearby oil recycling location or contact one to pick up your used oil).
We hope these steps were useful and informative to help you learn how to change your car's engine oil at home. If they are unclear or you simply are a visual learner, feel free to watch the video below.
Ever since you had your driver’s license, you have been
hearing your parents nagging you about not forgetting to get an oil change, but how important is it really? Well, it's actually very important.The consequences of not having any oil in your engine could mean total
engine failure. When an engine is running, it is creating an excess amount of
friction. This friction can cause the metal in the pistons and valves to start
shredding, resulting in total engine failure. To avoid this problem one must
perform an oil change. Oil changes are required because motor oil breaks down the
chemical structure over time with excessive amount of heat and energy.
What is a Oil Filter?
Along with oil, oil filter changes are just as important as actual fluid changes. The filter helps capture small shrapnel and debris caused by the intense friction in the engine. A great tip everyone should do when changing his or her oil filters, is to attach a small magnet on the back of the filer. This helps attract and capture all the tiny metal debris in the filter thus reducing internal engine damage.
How Often Should I Do Oil Changes?
Oil changes can be performed every 3,000 to 5,000 miles or sometimes even more depending on the car manufacturer and the type of oil in the vehicle.There are a few types of automotive oils such
as: Fully Synthetic Oil, Synthetic Blend, and Standard Conventional Motor Oil. The only main
differences in these oils are improved chemical structure to help prolong the
breakdown of the oil, thus costing a little more for better quality motor oil.
Oil Viscosity(thickness)
Depending on the make and model of you car as well as your geographic location, the manufacturer has outlined in your cars owner's manual what grade your car's engine takes. Basically what the oil viscosity means the oil's resistance to flow and also how it flows at lower temperatures. For example when comparing 5W-30 and 10W-30 motor oil they both are the same weight (or thickness, hence the 30) however 5W-30 will flowing easier when comparing the two at the same lower temperature. Remember always use the grade of oil that your manufacturer recommends unless you location is always cold, or always hot, then you can switch oils that are better suited for your climate.
Hopefully this helped teach you how seriously important oil
changes really are. If not watch this video!
Stay tuned for next week's post as we will show you how to save money by changing your car(s) motor oil at home instead of going to the mechanic or dealer.
