by Daran Thomas | Apr 1, 2022 | Brakes, Mini Cooper, Peak Auto
New Mini Cooper oil is dictated by the New BMW motor oil, which is the Twin Power Turbo Motor Oil made by Pennzoil (Shell). Also know in the US as Pennzoil Euro Synthetic Motor Oil, this new breed of lubricant is made with a base of natural gas instead on crude oil....
by Daran Thomas | Aug 30, 2021 | Oil, Peak Auto
Meet Frank: Frank drives a Jeep Grand Cherokee and came to Peak Auto for an oil change. On this occasion Frank waited on his service and was in and out fast. At Peak Auto our preference is for our customers to drop off there vehicle for service so that we can take the...
by Daran Thomas | May 5, 2021 | BMW Repairs, BMW Services, Break Oil, Peak Auto
Yes all Caps. NEW BMW MOTOR OIL. This is BIG! BMW has ended its long long time relationship with Castrol and has switched it’s engine oil to Shell/Pennzoil. Shell is the parent company of Pennzoil a few years ago their scientists developed a process to convert natural...
by Daran Thomas | Mar 14, 2021 | Brakes, Peak Auto
An oil change in Cary NC for your car, SUV, or minivan can be quite confusing. I have driven by places that say 5 minute oil change. Just when I had though I had seen it all. I can’t wait to see 5 minute dental cleaning or a minute haircut. In our North Carolina life...
by Daran Thomas | Feb 13, 2021 | Auto Repair
OIL CONSUMPTION It’s not just the mega-mileage ’75 F-100 blowing blue smoke out the tailpipe any more. Over the past decade a large number of low-mileage, late-model car and truck engines have been consuming excessive amounts of motor oil. The mechanical failures...
