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Friday, July 12, 2013

Motor Oil Matters (MOM) $50 gift card Giveaway

Hi guys I have a great giveaway for you. Motor Oil Matters (MOM) is a new consumer education and industry watchdog program by the American Petroleum Institute. This nonprofit organization has been established to stress the benefits of quality licensed motor oils and call on to the carpet those who engage in deceptive practices.

With the summer driving season ramping up, MOM wants to remind you to be in the know when it comes to motor oil changes.

To help you know what questions to ask on your next oil change, MOM has made up this checklist. Please enlarge for better view (or click here for pdf version: checklist)



Here is some more info. for you:


  • AAA expects between the major summer holidays of Memorial Day and Labor Day to aid over eight million motorists, and cautions drivers that auto maintenance is key to avoiding summertime travel breakdowns. Ensuring quality motor oil in your car is one way to prevent road trip problems.
  • Motor Oil Matters, or MOM, a new consumer education and industry watchdog program by the American Petroleum Institute, has been established to stress the benefits of quality licensed motor oils and call on to the carpet those who engage in deceptive practices.
  • Service-locators can be quick to offer discounted services to people who are looking to reduce their automotive maintenance costs.  Make sure your service provider is pouring quality motor oil into your car before you decide on a cheaper deal.

I am definitely going to bring this checklist along with me when I get an oil change. You should too! Now MOM wants to offer one of my readers a $50 visa gift card to help you with your next oil change.

I'm going to use my $50 gc to get an oil change. And I will be having another post on that soon. So check back!

Here are some links for you to check out.

Motor Oil Matters website
Facebook Page
Twitter

Giveaway open to US only. Please enter using Rafflecopter below:


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Disclosure: The Motor Oil Matters information and gift cards have been provided by Motor Oil Matters.
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88 comments:

  1. Edge Of InsanityJuly 12, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    I learned that you should make sure that oil's viscosity is correct for your vehicle.

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  2. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    I learned: The program will hold oil distributors and oil change locations accountable if they’re not up to MOM standards.

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  3. Mami2jcnJuly 12, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    I learned you should look for the API starburst or API donut symbols.

    Name on rafflecopter; Mary Happymommy

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  4. latanya tJuly 12, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Low oil levels (below the MIN line) can result in excessively high oil temperatures, since engine heat is more concentrated

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  5. TabithaJuly 12, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    I liked the oil change checklist! I have not the first clue about oil changes.
    kayleefaith1228@aol.com

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  6. vivaciousgoldJuly 12, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    low oil can cause costly repairs later

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  7. peg42July 12, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    I learned that you should read your vehicles owner manuel to find out what type of oil you should use in your vehicle.
    Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  8. ElenaJuly 12, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    When choosing oil for your vehicle, you should always look or ask for API-licensed oil.

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  9. Allen FamilyJuly 12, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Too much oil (above the MAX line) may cause parts of the crankshaft to dip into the oil and churn air into it, causing foaming/oil pressure fluctuation.
    lizzyallen123@gmail(dot)com

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  10. KatieJuly 12, 2013 at 3:33 PM

    I learned that you should change your oil filter whenever getting oil change

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  11. guettel78July 12, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    I learned that to avoid substandard oils, look for motor oil that displays the API quality marks —the API Service Symbol “Donut” and the Certification Mark “Starburst.”

    Geoff K
    gkaufmanss at yahoo dot com

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  12. Tamara CameraJuly 12, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    I learned to make sure the oil change gets a fresh filter!

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  13. JCJuly 12, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    I learned to make sure the oil change includes a fresh filter. Owner’s manual probably recommends a specific type of oil filter, so make sure the right one is included with the oil change.

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  14. Ellie WrightJuly 12, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    It was interesting to find out that you should make sure to change the filter when you change the oil.

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  15. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    I learned that "Using motor oil that’s not up to API’s standards could compromise a vehicle’s performance over time."

    Entered the rafflecopter as "Wild orchid"

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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  16. kolpinJuly 12, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    The program will hold oil distributors and oil change locations accountable if they’re not up to MOM standards.

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  17. kellyr78July 12, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    I found it interesting that you should check your receipt to make sure you got the type of oil you requested.
    kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

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  18. AnonymousJuly 12, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    I found it interesting how you could type in where you are and it gives you the station locations. I felt that this was really convenient.

    name on rafflecopter: Amanda Sakovitz

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  19. MysharonaJuly 12, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    i learned to log your oil changes

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  20. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    I liked the MOM's oil change check list.

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

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  21. marcia gossJuly 12, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    I learned that you should check your owner’s manual to see which viscosity grade and performance level is right for your vehicle’s engine.
    marcia.goss@gmail.com

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  22. Jody SissonJuly 12, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    I learned that SAE 5W-20 oil and 5W-30 oil are often recommended for today’s cars
    jodysis at windstream dot net

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  23. LizJuly 12, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    What I found interesting is that when choosing oil for your car, always look for API licensed oil.


    Love3570@aol.com

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  24. nickieisis3July 13, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    When choosing oil for your vehicle, you should always look or ask for API-licensed oil.

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  25. Janet W.July 13, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    I learned An oil level that is too high or too low can also increase oil consumption.

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  26. GALENAJuly 13, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    all oil is not the same, there is a check list an to read my ownes manual

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  27. clc408July 13, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    I learned that it's important to get the correct oil for your vehicle and that you need to make sure the filter is changed.

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  28. Valerie Taylor MabreyJuly 13, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    changing oil should be on a schedule
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

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  29. abfantomJuly 13, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    I learned that the "W" stands for "Winter" in motor oil names.

    abfantom at yahoo dot com

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  30. KimberlyJuly 13, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I like that you can download the oil change checklist.

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  31. AmberJuly 13, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    I had never even heard of oil viscosity before - so I learned that this is something to pay attention to!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  32. HarleyCJuly 13, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    I like the Oil Change Checklist!

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  33. Kia89July 13, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    I learned that you should change your oil filter when you're getting an oil change.

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  34. Tabathia BJuly 13, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    I learned to check your owner’s manual to see which viscosity grade and performance level is right for your vehicle’s engine

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  35. PAIGEJuly 13, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    I learned to get a receipt.
    elysesw@aol.com

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  36. Betsy BarnesJuly 13, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    I found the checklist was very useful, I downloaded and going to print so I can take it with me on my next oil change :)

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  37. kim hJuly 13, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    They have the steps for changing oil!!

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  38. Ashley HJuly 13, 2013 at 5:35 PM

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    SAE 5W-20 and 5W-30 are often recommended for today’s cars

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  39. LIDARKSIDEJuly 13, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    MOM is also trying to assure oil quality from the marketer all the way down to the consumer

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  40. steve weberJuly 13, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    I learned that you should change your oil filter whenever getting oil change

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  41. UnknownJuly 13, 2013 at 7:23 PM

    get a receipt

    kport207 at gmail dot com

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  42. SaraJuly 13, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    I liked the downloadable checklist

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  43. TamarJuly 14, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    I found the idea interesting but they have no MOMs near me.

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  44. sohamolinaJuly 14, 2013 at 1:00 AM

    I learned: You know quality motor oil makes a difference in your engine’s performance, but what you might not know is some motor oils might not provide the performance you expect. The MOM mark will identify distributors and oil change locations committed to providing motor oil meeting the performance standard recommended by most vehicle and engine manufacturers.

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  45. AnonymousJuly 14, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    I learned 15W-40 is the typical grade for diesel trucks.

    rhoneygtn at yahoo dot com

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  46. mogrillJuly 14, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    i learned about oil viscosity.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill12@gmail.com

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  47. KarenJuly 14, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    The program will hold oil distributors and oil change locations accountable if they’re not up to MOM standards.

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  48. Amy OrvinJuly 14, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    I liked learning that motor oil is available in a variety of viscosity grades and API performance levels.

    2dogs5catscrew@att.net

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  49. bayctygrlJuly 14, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    learned that Motor oil circulates through your engine and collects many kinds of contaminants that cause engine wear and damage


    hippopurplemonkey at yahoo dot com

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  50. llinda29July 14, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    I learned It’s important to check your owner’s manual to see which viscosity grade and performance level are recommended for your vehicle’s engine.

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  51. UnknownJuly 14, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    I learned that I'm completely clueless when it comes to cars.

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  52. yoncaJuly 15, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    The checklist is very useful! Great giveaway, Sue. Have a great week.

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  53. Rachel TravisJuly 15, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    The checklist that you can download will be very helpful!

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  54. UnknownJuly 16, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    look or ask for API-licensed oil when putting oil in your car

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  55. kjasusJuly 16, 2013 at 3:39 PM

    low oil levels are not good for the car

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  56. snowwolf222July 16, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    That oil comes in different grades and performance levels.
    snowwolf222@yahoo.com

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  57. UnknownJuly 16, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    I learned you should always check your receipt to make sure your got the oil you r car is recommended.

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  58. CourtnieJuly 16, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    I learned to look for the API donut or starburst

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  59. TaraJuly 17, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    There are different grade and Performance oils for each engine.

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  60. Amanda E.July 17, 2013 at 1:14 AM

    I learned about the different types of oil such as grade and performance.

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  61. jlafountJuly 17, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    It is of interest for everyone from manufactuers to consumers

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  62. Denise S.July 17, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I learned that you should get the air filter changed at the same time as the oil.

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  63. channallocksJuly 17, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    low oil can lead to costly repairs

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  64. UnknownJuly 17, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    I learned you should always check the recipe to make sure it's all correct.

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  65. Barbara MontagJuly 18, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Double-check the receipt to con?rm that the service provider poured
    the motor oil you asked for into your car or truck’s engine and that the
    oil meets your manufacturer’s recommendation.
    Thank yu.

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    1. Barbara MontagJuly 18, 2013 at 12:44 AM

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      barbara.montyj@gmail.com

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  66. SaraJuly 18, 2013 at 7:00 PM

    I learned to check the receipt

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  67. crankyyanky1July 20, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    I found out that I should be checking my receipt to make sure the right kind of oil was used and how much I never did that before

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  68. UnknownJuly 20, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    I learned that you should double check that they are using the right filter and putting the correct oil in your car according to your manual.

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  69. SherrieJuly 21, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    I found it interesting that using motor oil not up to API’s standards could cause problems with a vehicle’s performance over time. Before I never knew to look for the API Service Symbol Donut and the Certification Mark Starburst.

    callawishes(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  70. UnknownJuly 21, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    that the oil filter should be changed when oil is changed

    cathycasper@hughes.net

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  71. AnonymousJuly 21, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    I learned that you can get what you had put on your receipt.

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  72. UnknownJuly 21, 2013 at 11:54 PM

    Change the oil filter

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  73. kyl neuschJuly 23, 2013 at 9:54 PM

    it matters in the type and quality of oil you put into your car.

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  74. AnonymousJuly 24, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    i found interesting the it DOES matter the type of oil you put in your vehicle

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  75. AnonymousJuly 25, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    Having low oil can result in expensive repairs later.

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  76. JoshJuly 25, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Too much oil (above the MAX line) may cause parts of the crankshaft to dip into the oil and churn air into it, causing foaming/oil pressure fluctuation.

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  77. UnknownJuly 25, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    you should look for the API starburst or API donut symbols
    gabbflabber at live.com

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  78. Crystal FJuly 25, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    I found out that you have to change your oil filter with every oil change. Thank you!
    crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com

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  79. AnonymousJuly 26, 2013 at 4:07 PM

    I learned that MOM was established to license oil manufacturers, distributors and oil change locations who have demonstrated that they use the proper, quality motor oil for your vehicle and that it is actually what they are putting into your car.

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  80. KittyJuly 26, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    I learned that you need API grade oil!

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  81. LisaJuly 27, 2013 at 12:37 AM

    I learned to look for the API symbol.

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  82. michedtJuly 27, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    I learned that too much oil in your vehicle could lead to foaming in the engine.
    Michelle Tucker

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  83. Krazy Kat FreebiesJuly 27, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    I liked the oil change checklist.

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  84. EllenJuly 27, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    learned that The API “Donut” identifies oils that meet current API engine oil standards. It includes the SAE viscosity grade of the oil, API standards met by the oil, and other important performance parameters.

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  85. Literary WinnerJuly 27, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    I didn't know that all motor oil had quality standards to meet but not all of them do.

    maggie at literary winner dot com

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  86. ThriftyAnnabellaJuly 27, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I like that you can visit their website to find MOM certified dealers before you get your oil changed
    annabella @ centurytel dot net

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