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Monday, August 23, 2021

Don't Put The Wrong Products In Your Car Or Truck!

 Without a owner's manual handy, you can be sure to pick the correct products for your car or truck to satisfy the warranty or service you put it through. Here's the easiest way.

First go and open performancempg.com (Opens in a new window so you can keep these instructions handy as you browse)

Looking up the correct products for your vehicle
Screen shot of performancempg.com



Scroll down slightly until you see the "FIND PRODUCTS FOR YOUR" just under the photo in the center of the page.


Product lookup guide
How to access the Product Lookup Guides


Then click on the category which best suits your application. In this case we are clicking "Auto/Light Truck".

Selecting Application Vehicle Category
Selecting the correct category for your products



Now we need to select the correct year model of your vehicle.

Correct Year Model Application
Select your vehicle's year model



Now we select the manufacturer of your vehicle. In this example we select "Chevrolet."


Selecting vehicle manufacturer
Vehicle manufacturer selection page



Now select the model of your vehicle. In this case "Malibu".


Selecting vehicle model
Selecting vehicle model



Select the correct engine. The letter (8th digit of the VIN in this case. VIN is on the car inside the driver's door, on the title and on the license registration) will tell you which engine via of the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).


Selecting your correct engine
Now select the correct engine


In this next screenshot you will see at the top the correct motor oils for this engine. If you've made a mistake or need to change something on this vehicle you can do it from the menu on the left. The less expensive choice here is the "OE" or manufacturer's service drain interval while the other choices allow for longer drain intervals and net better performance and mileage.


Correct Motor Oil For Your Engine
The correct motor oils displayed depending on drain interval



The next screenshot shows you what you see if you scroll down a bit. Shows oil viscosity ratings, capacity to fill the engine and the correct oil filter you will need.


Engine motor oil capacity and correct filter
Shows motor oil capacities, viscosity, correct oil filter & drain plug torque.



The next screenshot shows what you see if you scroll down a bit to reveal the correct coolant type that the manufacturer recommends for this engine.


The correct coolant to use in this engine displayed.

 

This next screenshot, when you scroll down further, shows the correct transmission fluid for your automatic transmission.


The correct fluid for the automatic transmission
Showing the correct transmission fluids.



After scrolling down, this next screenshot will show you other fluids you may need for your vehicle such as the correct fluids for your differential, transfer case, power steering and brakes.


Correct Fluids for differential, transfer case etc.
Showing the correct fluids for differential, transfer case, power steering and brakes.



This next screenshot shows you other products for your vehicle you many need such as fuel additives, engine or transmission flush, grease, spray protectant, spray lubricant,  silicone spray and heavy duty engine degreaser.


Misc. other lubricants and greases
Other products such as fuel additives, spray lubricants/protectants, grease and degreasers.



Other products are listed, once you scroll down again, are Miracle Wash, Brake Parts Cleaner, Mudslinger Protectant, Engine Degreaser and Glass Cleaner.


Waterless Car Wash, Glass Cleaner and Engine Degreaser
Other products such as waterless car wash and glass cleaner.



This next Screenshot shows the bottom of the page filled with other information you might find necessary or interesting about your vehicle.


More detailed vehicle information
Other details and information about your vehicle.


To begin your product look up go to performancempg.com and click the link that represents your vehicle type in the "Find products for" link under the photo in the center of the page. This link opens in a new window so you can go back and forth for additional help as you browse the products. Thanks!