John's Thistle Auto
4892 Elliott St Delta, BC V4K 2X8 604-946-6626

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Oil's Well That Ends Well (Oil Change Grades and Weight)

Changing your oil regularly is one of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle running well.  And knowing the right type of oil to use is also very important.  Engine oil i...
Published on: Mar 06, 2022

Motor Oil—The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)

You’ve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicle’s engine. That’s sound advice.  But what you might not know is when...
Published on: Jul 25, 2021

Bc Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil

Delta drivers who are a quart low, don't have enough oil to lubricate their engine properly. The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy.Same goes for dirty oil. It doesn’t red...
Published on: Nov 24, 2019

The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change

Some new manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 8,000 to 13,000 kilometers or more. Following these recommendations is very importan...
Published on: Jun 16, 2019

Change Your Oil, Bc Drivers!

As engine technology advances, recommended oil change intervals have gotten longer. High quality oil in a well-engineered engine has led to extended intervals.Here’s the prob...
Published on: May 26, 2019

Advice on Synthetic Oil

Heard of synthetic motor oil but would like to learn more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for conventional oil.Synthetic doesn’t gel or gum-up lik...
Published on: Jan 17, 2018

Simple Answers from John's Thistle Auto: Synthetic Oil

Question:What is synthetic oil and should I use it? John's Thistle Auto Answer:Regular oil, also called conventional oil, comes from dead dinosaurs. Conventional oil molecules are long hydrocarbon cha...
Published on: Jun 04, 2017

John's Thistle Auto Automotive Tips: Oil Filter

As your engine runs, dirt gets into the oil. Oil sludge can also start to build up. Fortunately, motor oil contains detergents that clean the engine and gather up contaminates. The oil circulates thro...
Published on: Apr 30, 2017