Friday, January 22, 2010

Doing your own car maintenance?

Frankly, DIY car maintenance is a thing of the past for me. Years ago (and several vehicles ago), I could change oil, spark plugs, and even do some transmission adjustments, etc. (This was partly due to lack of funds and partly due to a mechanic who worked for beer but required me to learn while he fixed).

Even now, if you gave me a '81 Camaro or a '70 Blazer I could manage a great deal (even the power steering pump!). But those cars you can CLIMB into the hood to work on them, and have room to spare! My current minivan I can barely get my arm anywhere in it (and hubby's car is completely alien to me!)

Luckily for me, and all the rest of you, there are companies that will do the work for you! And now, thanks to MotorOilMatters.org, you can find out lots of awesome information about how to prolong the life of your car. MotorOilMatters.org was created by Pennzoil, Quaker State, and Shell Rotella (so they know what they're talking about!)

They have a wonderful tips and advice section, and even an interactive quiz!

Luckily for me, Shell Lubricants and MotorOilMatters.org provided me with a $35 Jiffy Lube giftcard so that I could get my oil changed without having to deal with it myself.

Wanna win one of your own? Thanks to Shell Lubricants and MotorOilMatters.org, you can!

The Giveaway

The winner will receive:

* a $35 Jiffy Lube giftcard to get your own oil change!

To Enter:

1. You MUST be a follower (and follow publicly)!
2. Leave a comment on this post telling me what you scored on the M.O.M knows best game. (Click on Fun Matters to get there or use the link in the paragraph on the homepage). This must be done first or the other entries won't count!

You can get extra entries by doing any (or all) or the following and leaving a separate comment for each extra entry:

* Go to MotorOilMatters.org and tell me something you learned or found interesting.
* Subscribe to this blog via Reader (on left sidebar)
* Subscribe to this blog via Email (on left sidebar)
* Grab my button and put it on your blog (worth 2 entries, leave 2 comments)
* Favorite me on Technorati (button on left sidebar)
* Follow me on Twitter as sanity4sonya
* Twitter the following: "Win a $35 Jiffy Lube giftcard at http://bit.ly/7gSrDv #giveaway @sanity4sonya" and leave me the Tweet link!
* Comment on another post on my blog, and let me know that you did.
* Blog about this giveaway (make sure that you link to this page and back to uprinting.com) (worth 5 entries, leave 5 comments)

Please make sure if you have a Blogger profile that it is public! If you don't have your email publicly available on your Blogger profile, please leave your email in your comment. Winners will be notified by email so I have to have it!

Disclaimer: I received no monetary payment to write this posting.
I received a $35 Jiffy Lube giftcard to keep and review.
All of the opinions are strictly my own.


Giveaway is open to persons 18+, US only
Giveaway ends January 25 at 11:59pm PT


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90 comments:

  1. AJanuary 22, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    I am a follower and scored 100%!

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  2. AJanuary 22, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    The W in motor oil stands for winter, not weight as many people believe!

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  3. AJanuary 22, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Tweet

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  4. AJanuary 22, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Following on Twitter (genny315)

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  5. AJanuary 22, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    E-mail subscriber

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  6. MOMFOREVERANDEVERJanuary 22, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    85

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  7. Dawn SollittoJanuary 22, 2010 at 10:47 PM

    I subcribe and scored 85.71% (60 points)
    dawnie1973@aol.com

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  8. Dawn SollittoJanuary 22, 2010 at 10:51 PM

    Following on Twitter
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  9. Dawn SollittoJanuary 22, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    http://twitter.com/dawnie1973/status/8103045535
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  10. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    I learned that the W stands for winter and not weight, I went for most of my driving life thinking it was the other way

    singermagic1(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    Follow publicly on Google friend.
    Passed the M.O.M quiz with 83.57%!

    (panicxduh@yahoo.com)

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 12:25 AM

    i learned that each car tells you in the manual how long to wait before changing the oil!
    (panicxduh@yahoo.com)

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  13. clynsgJanuary 23, 2010 at 3:41 AM

    I do follow, and I scored 100% on the quiz--helps to have grown up in a trucking industry family!


    clynsg at yahoo dot com

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  14. clynsgJanuary 23, 2010 at 3:43 AM

    I found it interesting to learn more about the synthetic oils, and especially that they are proving to be better than the conventional ones.


    clynsg at yahoo dot com

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  15. agordon10January 23, 2010 at 4:09 AM

    72.31%

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  16. h. mcnaronJanuary 23, 2010 at 5:26 AM

    google follower.
    i learned that i didn't know much about cars or oil! but i liked that they weren't condescending. and that not each car goes the same amount of miles before needing a change, you have to check the manual.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    I scored 85.71% not too shabby.

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  18. monkyJanuary 23, 2010 at 7:52 AM

    I just started following your feed publicly via Google Friend Connect
    name is (monky)

    I scored 83.57% on the M.O.M quiz. Better then I thought I'd do.

    I love the name of your blog how true it is! :)

    :) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)

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  19. monkyJanuary 23, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    Tweet tweet :)
    http://twitter.com/tmim123/status/8114524796

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  20. Super FrugaletteJanuary 23, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    I'm a follower but cannot find this MOM quiz anywhere!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Took the M.O.M quiz with 83.57%

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  22. sweetsueJanuary 23, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    I scored 100! I'm a follower.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  23. sweetsueJanuary 23, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    I follow you on twitter as ptowngirl.
    smchester at gmail dot com

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  24. IngridJanuary 23, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    I follow you publicly on Google.

    I scored 85.71% on the test.

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  25. IngridJanuary 23, 2010 at 1:00 PM

    I learned that most motor oils should meet the API standards.

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    I am surprised at how well I did on the test. Thanks for the chance to win

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  27. Kia89January 23, 2010 at 4:07 PM

    I scored 83.57%.
    austma7@aol.com

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  28. Julie DonahueJanuary 23, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    I only missed one (the one about phosfurus (sp?)

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  29. tomservo56954January 23, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    I never realized that the "W" in an oil's description meant "winter" and not "weight"

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  30. mogrillJanuary 23, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    The W is for winter not weight. Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

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  31. heaventreesJanuary 24, 2010 at 3:41 AM

    I am a follower on Google Friend Connect (Christie)
    I scored 100% on the quiz because I have taken it before.

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  32. SusanJanuary 24, 2010 at 7:28 AM

    Public follower of Sanity Is For Those Without Children

    I got 7/7 (100%) - My uncle and cousin are both auto mechanics, plus I actually pay attention to commercials

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  33. SusanJanuary 24, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    Sanity Is For Those Without Children
    RSS subscriber

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  34. SusanJanuary 24, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    email subscriber to Sanity Is For Those Without Children

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  35. SusanJanuary 24, 2010 at 7:30 AM

    Sanity Is For Those Without Children
    added as favorite at Tecnorati
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  36. KowgirlsRuleJanuary 24, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    I am a public follower and my score was 50 points.

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  37. KowgirlsRuleJanuary 24, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/kowgirlsrule/status/8155121533

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  38. KowgirlsRuleJanuary 24, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    I learned that the W in motor oil stand for Winter not weight and most people think.

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  39. KowgirlsRuleJanuary 24, 2010 at 9:00 AM

    I subscribe via email.

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  40. KowgirlsRuleJanuary 24, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    I follow via twitter @kowgirlsrule

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  41. ~*~lilshuga2001~*~January 24, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    I AM A FOLLOWER AND GOT A 100%!!! YAY!

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  42. ~*~lilshuga2001~*~January 24, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    SUBSCRIBER

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  43. Erica C.January 24, 2010 at 4:01 PM

    I got 100% :)
    I also like the quiz that helps you choose which oil is best for your specific car.

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  44. ShannonJanuary 24, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Wow, I surprised myself! I actually got all 7 questions correct and scored a 100% or 70 points! I thought the question about how much is it to own a new vehicle per mile was really great knowledge! Thanks for the opportunity to learn more information.

    I follow publicly too!

    shannyiphone(at)gmail(dot)com

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  45. ShannonJanuary 24, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    I learned that about often I should change my oil.

    shannyiphone(at)gmail(dot)com

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  46. ShannonJanuary 24, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    I follow you on twitter via @luv_mydachshund

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  47. ShannonJanuary 24, 2010 at 4:19 PM

    I tweeted the giveaway here:

    http://twitter.com/luv_mydachshund/status/8169468219

    shannyiphone(at)gmail(dot)com

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  48. ShannonJanuary 24, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    I subscribe to your this blog via Reader on google RSS feed

    shannyiphone(at)gmail(dot)com

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  49. ShannonJanuary 24, 2010 at 4:23 PM

    I subscribe to this blog via Email


    shannyiphone(at)gmail(dot)com

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  50. chromiummanJanuary 24, 2010 at 9:39 PM

    i follow thru google friend connect

    i scored 83.57%

    chromiumman (at) mail (dot) com

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  51. wccJanuary 25, 2010 at 1:54 AM

    I got an 85.71%. I'm following publicly.

    whitechocolatecherries at gmail.com

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  52. wccJanuary 25, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    I learned that properly functioning motor oils lubricate, clean, cool, seal and perform other functions in an engine.

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  53. wccJanuary 25, 2010 at 1:56 AM

    I'm an email subscriber.

    whitechocolatecherries at gmail.com

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  54. wccJanuary 25, 2010 at 1:58 AM

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/whitechocolatec/status/8186574460

    whitechocolatecherries at gmail.com

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  55. Amy delongJanuary 25, 2010 at 5:06 AM

    I am a follower&got 100!!

    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

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  56. DiHamelJanuary 25, 2010 at 5:38 AM

    Great prize!!

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  57. susan1215January 25, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    I scored 100%

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  58. susan1215January 25, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    I follow you

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  59. packerfantimmyJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    I follow & am embarrassed to say I scored a 71.43 because I did not read the answers as much as I should have.
    titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  60. packerfantimmyJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    I found it interesting that it finally says they are no longer giving out gift cards. I was one of the suckers who signed up within the first minute of the promotion starting and was told 6 weeks later that I did not sign up fast enough. Guess I need a faster version of Roboform.
    titletowntreasures(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  61. packerfantimmyJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:58 AM

    google reader subscriber-packerfantimmy(AT)yahoo(DOT)com

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  62. packerfantimmyJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Technorati favorite-packerfantimmy
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  63. packerfantimmyJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    I tweeted this... http://twitter.com/packerfantimmy/status/8200862330
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  64. Happi ShoprJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    I follow and scored 85/71%. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

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  65. Sheila HickmonJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    I scored a 85.71% and I follow your blog!
    Thanks!
    hawkgirl_16{at}hotmail{dot}com

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  66. MELANIEJanuary 25, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    I scored at 72%.
    I tried to follow, but google is undergoing maintenence!



    clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

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  67. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    Nemo dat quod non habebat.

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  68. susansmoaksJanuary 25, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    i scored 100% i am a follower

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  69. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:46 PM

    I got a 85.71% correct and follow your blog ardy22

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  70. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    I learned that synthetics will not void a warrarnty and if follow the manual

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  71. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    subscribe to you via email

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  72. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:48 PM

    subscribe rss via google reader

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  73. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    follow you on twitter
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  74. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    tweeted

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  75. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2010 at 10:20 PM

    I scored 100% on the quiz. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  76. DonnaJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    I am a follower. 66%
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  77. DonnaJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    subscribed by feed.
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  78. DonnaJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    subscribed by email.
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  79. DonnaJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    faved on technorati.(donnak4)
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  80. DonnaJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    follow on twitter.(donnak4)
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  81. Betty CJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:20 PM

    I'm a follower with 100% on the quiz.

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  82. Betty CJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    I'm an email subscriber.

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  83. Betty CJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    I subscribe in Google reader.

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  84. Betty CJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    I have your button. http://beascreations.blogspot.com/
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  85. Betty CJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:29 PM

    I follow on Twitter as willitara.

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  86. Betty CJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    Tweet
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  87. lilykJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:58 PM

    I scored 100%. I follow your blog.

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  88. lilykJanuary 25, 2010 at 11:59 PM

    I subscribed by email.

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  89. lilykJanuary 26, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    I learned that the W in motor oil stands for winter.

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  90. KatyMarch 5, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    I scored an 83.57%.

    Thanks for the great giveaway!!!

    kmorris at wildcatdiscovery dot com

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