Changing the oil filter in your Kia is an important part of maintaining a healthy engine. Changing the oil alone is not enough. The filter is designed to catch any metal shavings, dirt or other contaminants in the oil, and, if changed with every oil change, it will function well. Small particles of abrasive materials … Read more
Tea tree oil is used in many natural insect repellents and home remedies to dispel horse flies and other flying insects. Tea tree oil is extracted from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia or paper bark tree. The tree or large shrub is a native species of Australia were the diluted oil has been used … Read more
Checking the oil in your Ford Focus on a regular basis keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently. In fact, it’s a good idea to check it every time you get gas. Oil keeps an engine running smoothly and the wrong amount of oil can critically damage an engine. If the oil is within the … Read more
If you have an abandoned or replaced oil heating tank on your property, it may contain old home heating oil that you need to dispose of. If this is the case, you will have to follow the environmental safety guidelines set forth by your local council when you throw it away. If you plan to … Read more
An oil heater uses a heating element at the base of the unit to warm oil, which is then circulated throughout the cavities of the heater. The oil is able to hold the heat due to its high heat capacity and boiling point, and that warmth is slowly transferred to the room. Consumers who no … Read more
Pit bikes and dirt bikes rely on a flow of air over the top of the cylinder head to cool the engine. This is accomplished by using aluminium fins that dispel heat through a rush of cold outside air once the bike moves through its speed range. Since the installation of closed water-filled radiators can … Read more
The gearbox oil on your Ford Mondeo is also known as the transmission fluid. This fluid lubricates the transmission gears, so that they do not overheat during normal operation. Transmission gears are very sensitive, and if they are not properly lubricated, they will grind against each other, causing your Mondeo’s transmission will fail. Most transmission … Read more
Massage oils can be quite expensive to purchase at retail, but making your own oils at home is both simple and fun. The downside to massage oil is that it can ruin fabrics if you use the wrong kind. Water-soluble massage oil is preferred to preserve your linens. You need to know which massage oils … Read more
When your heating oil storage tank runs dry, your oil burner uses up the last of the fuel until the feed line is drained. Consequently, when the tank is refilled, air becomes trapped in the line, forming an air bubble between the oil tank and the burner. This prevents the oil pump from working. All … Read more