Page 3 - Vehicle Maintenance

  1. FRAM Has Launched Two New Products to Make Your Car Cleaning and Detailing Routine Easier

    Split image focusing on detailed cleaning of a car’s interior and exterior using various detailing tools and accessories

    With the ongoing presence of wildfire smoke in certain regions and the potential risks it poses, it becomes crucial to recognize the role of air filters...

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  2. How Oil Filters Work

    Cutaway View of an Oil Filter - A detailed cross-sectional illustration of an oil filter showing internal components such as the filtration media, valve, and housing.

    The motor oil protects critical engine components from damage and wear. However, not all motor oils perform the same. Synthetic, conventional, blends—each...

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  3. How to Increase Your Gas Mileage

    How to Increase Your Gas Mileage

    How you drive and how you maintain your car can affect your gas mileage significantly. By making some small changes to your driving habits and maintenance...

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  4. Air Filter Solutions to Protect You from Wildfire Smoke

    Air Filter Solutions for Wildfire Smoke

    With the ongoing presence of wildfire smoke in certain regions and the potential risks it poses, it becomes crucial to recognize the role of air filters...

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  5. How to Tell if Your Oil Filter is Clogged and Needs Replacing

    Clogged Oil Filter Symptoms

    An oil filter doesn't scream for help when it's clogged, but your car might. Here are some ways to identify a clogged oil filter that needs replacing...

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  6. Common Causes of Oil Leaks and How to Fix Them

    Causes of Oil Leaks

    Is your car leaking oil? Here's a breakdown of the most common causes of oil leaks and expert advice on how to fix them.

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A little routine maintenance goes a long way toward keeping your vehicle in good shape between regular service visits—and to preventing problems down the road. We're here to help you stay on top of things year round with some great DIY tips, product information, videos and how-to guides.

We'll be adding to this page regularly, so keep checking back!

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  • Oil Filter Capacity, Flow Rate, Efficiency, and Micron Rating
    Oil Filter Capacity, Flow Rate, Efficiency, and Micron Rating
    #html-body [data-pb-style=Q0SRYGB]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}The FRAM Emergency Car Jump Starter is designed to make this process quick and easy. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to jump start your car.
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  • How to Jump Start a Car in 4 Steps
    How to Jump Start Your Car with FRAM Emergency Car Jump Starter
    #html-body [data-pb-style=Q0SRYGB]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}The FRAM Emergency Car Jump Starter is designed to make this process quick and easy. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to jump start your car.
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  • Oil Filters
    Do Synthetic Oils Require Specialized Oil Filters?
    #html-body [data-pb-style=FQCC5HL]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}Do synthetic oil and extended oil change intervals demand stronger, more durable filters? Here’s what to know before your next oil change.
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  • Oil Filter Bypass Value
    The Role of the Oil Filter Bypass Valve in Engine Protection
    #html-body [data-pb-style=EPYR73D]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}The oil filter bypass valve, also known as a pressure relief valve, is a component that plays an important role in preventing engine damage caused by oil...
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  • Factors That Affect Oil Filter Lifespan
    Factors That Affect Oil Filter Lifespan
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  • Person Changing Oil Filter
    Why Driving with Dirty Engine Oil Puts Your Car at Risk
    #html-body [data-pb-style=G9OSMTI]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}What engine oil does, how and why it deteriorates, and how dirty oil affects your car—these are common questions among car owners, and we're here to answer them.
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