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Too Cool: Inner engine workings shown in Shell Oil commercial

Published on April 22, 2010 in Under the Hood (In Depth). 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

I thought this was too cool not to share with you.  Shell Oil commissioned a commercial showing how its new Helix oil works.  The ad agency that created the commercial recreated a Nissan 370 Z sports car in order to showcase the oil, and if you’ve ever wondered how oil works in your car’s engine, click past the jump to see the commercial and a behind-the-scenes video showing a little bit about how it was made.

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Toyota expands Oil Leak Fix to new models

Published on March 3, 2010 in Manufacturer Update. 4 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

Toyota Avalon

Last year, Toyota released a “Limited Service Campaign” (LSC) for some of its V6-equipped vehicles.  An LSC shouldn’t be confused with a recall, because recalls are for safety issues and the LSCs are for “customer satisfaction,” according to Toyota.  This campaign is for a defective oil line for the affected engines.  Over time, a rubber portion of the line may degrade, causing oil to leak out, the engine to make odd noises, and the oil pressure light to illuminate on the vehicle’s dashboard.

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