Poco Napa Autopro
1850 Kingsway Ave #20, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 1S6 604-941-7322

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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: Jan 23, 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

Oil Change

An oil change at your local Port Coquitlam auto shop: Sounds simple, but there's some pretty important things to know about preventing oil sludge.Oil eventually starts to turn into jelly. Literally &n...
Published on: Aug 25, 2019

Poco Napa Autopro 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: Aug 18, 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: Nov 12, 2018

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: Apr 22, 2018

BC Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil

Port Coquitlam 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&rs...
Published on: Apr 15, 2018

Simple Answers from Poco Napa Autopro: Synthetic Oil

Question:What is synthetic oil and should I use it? Poco Napa Autopro Answer:Regular oil, also called conventional oil, comes from dead dinosaurs. Conventional oil molecules are long hydrocarbon chain...
Published on: Nov 12, 2017