Synthetic breakdown

Synthetic lubricants 
 Synthetic- syn·thet·ic

sinˈTHetik/

adjective: (of a substance) made by chemical synthesis, esp. to imitate a natural product.

"synthetic rubber" or “synthetic oil”

 Just because it says synthetic doesn't make it better. 

 

News flash: sometimes labeling can be just for sales hype- I know this revolting revelation took you by surprise, but in this case, its alarmingly funny. 

Octane Number- is that like a phone number?

You notice the fuel gauge on your car is getting low and your favorite fuel station is just up ahead, so you stop in to fill-er-up. Do you choose the best fuel for your vehicle, or do you buy based on cost? Most fueling stations have 3 different grades of gasoline- have you ever wondered why?

Its the small pleasures in life

Small pleasures...  

I was fortunate enough to be in the right place at the right time the other day and pass that good fortune onto both buyer and seller of a great little car.  

I was visiting a friend and he mentioned he had decided to sell his little car, and inquired if I might know anyone looking for a great little car. I had admired the car before, but asked for details. Its a '98 Saturn Wagon with... wait for it... 69,000 miles on it. (yes- 069,012 on the ODO)