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Engine Oil Additives Hamilton

Engine Oil Additives Hamilton

If you’ve had a yarn with any of us here at Grimmer Motors, you’ll know we go on plenty about keeping up with your oil changes. That’s not just us being picky – fresh oil is what keeps your engine humming happily up and down Te Rapa Straight, out to Ngaruawahia or...
New Engine Oil Pump in Hamilton

New Engine Oil Pump in Hamilton

So, what does your engine oil pump actually do? Alright, let’s make it simple. That engine oil pump under your car is the unsung hero that keeps things ticking over, especially with the sort of driving we do across Hamilton and out to Cambridge or Te Awamutu. Its job?...
Low Oil Pressure Inspection & Diagnostics Service in Hamilton

Low Oil Pressure Inspection & Diagnostics Service in Hamilton

So, What Actually Is Low Oil Pressure? Oil levels can be checked using your car’s dipstick. Look, oil’s basically the lifeblood of your engine. It keeps everything slick and sliding nicely, stopping all those metal bits from grinding each other to pieces. If...
Engine Oil Overfilled / Oil Too High – Repair in Hamilton

Engine Oil Overfilled / Oil Too High – Repair in Hamilton

What happens if you put too much oil in your engine? When adding oil to your car, it’s important to make sure you are adding the right amount. When you use too much oil, you run the risk of seriously damaging your engine. If too much oil is added to your engine,...
Car Engine Oil Leak Repair in Hamilton

Car Engine Oil Leak Repair in Hamilton

Quick yarn about oil leaks You ever pulled up on Kahikatea Drive or parked up in Te Awamutu, headed back to the car and spotted a puddle under the engine? Not water from the A/C — we’re talking thick, brownish oil. If that’s you, mate, don’t just wipe it up and hope...
Oil Light is On – Inspection & Diagnostics in Hamilton

Oil Light is On – Inspection & Diagnostics in Hamilton

What does it mean when the oil light comes on? Alright, so you’re cruising along Te Rapa Road or maybe weaving past the speed bumps in Rototuna, and suddenly that oil warning light pops up on the dash. It’s never a good feeling. That light’s basically telling you...