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Test your M.O.M. Knowledge and WIN!
By Laurie | December 21, 2009
Sometimes I wish I was one of those woman that liked to get her hands dirty. You know, changing my own tire or oil for instance? When my brother was out in the garage with my dad learning all of those nifty life lessons, I was probably in my bedroom painting my nails or taping up another Christian Slater poster to my wall.
Luckily for me, there is the Motor Oil Matters.org website that has all kinds of advice, information and details to help you make educated and informed decisions about how take care of your vehicle. If you didn’t have formal training from dear old D.A.D, how about giving M.O.M. a shot? Yup, I am talking about Motor Oil Matters.
Thanks to MyBlogSpark, I was given the link to the Motor Oil Matters website and a $35 Jiffy Lube gift card complements of Shell Lubricants to take my new-found knowledge out into the real world. Would you also like to win a Jiffy Lube gift card? Read on to find out how.
Did you know: According to a study by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, nearly 9 out of 10 female motorists are involved in their household’s vehicle maintenance and repair? What about this one: Using a quality motor oil in the right grade can help maximize fuel economy, and help save money by preventing costly engine damage! Off-brand, no-name or discount oils that do not meet industry standards or the vehicle manufacturer´s requirements could cost consumers in the long run by potentially damaging the vehicle´s engine or possibly voiding the manufacturer´s warrant.
If you know those facts already you’re ahead of the game. The website has a fun interactive quiz that tests your overall vehicle and oil knowledge. I have to admit I didn’t do too shabby. I thought my results would be much worse. Actually I only missed one question, and in my book that’s passing with flying colors!
Now it’s YOUR turn! Want to win a $35 gift card to Jilly Lube to start off your car’s year right?
Go take the M.O.M. interactive quiz and either answer one of these two questions: 1.) What was your score on the quiz or 2.) What piece of information did you learn or find the most interesting.
If you would like to earn extra entries:
1) Follow me @laurie_pooh on Twitter and send the following message:
I entered to win a $35 Jilly Lube gift card from @laurie_pooh: http://tinyurl.com/jiffylubegc
2) Follow my blog using the Google Connect in my sidebar to the right.
3) Subscribe to my blog in a reader.
U.S only, please. The winner will be selected randomly from all valid entries on or around December 31. You must leave a comment letting me know your answer to one of the two questions above, as well as additional comments letting me know what else you have done to earn extra entries. Please also use your real first name and leave a valid way for me to contact you should you be selected as the winner. You will have 48 hours to respond to my e-mail before another winner is selected. Good Luck!
This giveaway is sponsored by Shell Lubricants, but the opinions contained within are my own. I also received a $35 gift card to Jiffy Lube.
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My score was 85.71% also. I did not know there was a Petroleum Institute.
Posted by: Carrie MI scored 80%
Posted by: GennyFollowing and Tweeted: http://twitter.com/genny315/status/6917916734
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Posted by: GennyI got 71.43%. I did not pass!
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Posted by: Mellissa Chttp://twitter.com/Missybeez80/status/6920369161
My score was 85.71.
Posted by: Rebecca GrahamFollowing on Twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/rhoneygee/status/6921136421
Posted by: Rebecca GrahamI learned this:
How often should I change my oil?
The correct oil change interval is the one recommended by the engine manufacturer for your individual driving conditions.It is printed in the vehicle owner’s manual.
Each vehicle manufacturer tests its own vehicles to determine the proper drain interval.
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Posted by: CarolI follow on Twitter cdziuba and tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/6927547138
Posted by: Carolsubscriber via Google reader Happy Holidays!!
Posted by: Carol71.26%
Posted by: adrienne GordonI scored a 57.14…yikes!
Posted by: JanineThanks for the great giveaway!
I follow you on twitter and tweeted!
Posted by: Janinehttp://twitter.com/Me_Janine/status/6930051847
I follow on google friend connect!
Posted by: Janine(Janine)
I got 80% on the quiz (underestimated price of car and put too thin instead of too thick).
Posted by: SarahI learned that every car is different, and to check your owner’s manual for the proper time to change your oil.
Posted by: CherylI’m following on google connect.
Posted by: CherylI learned that I can’t dog on hubby anymore when he insists on the (more expensive) synthetic oils. It IS better for the vehicle.
Posted by: mickeyfan85.71
Posted by: SANDYI scored 85.71%
Posted by: Heather SI already took this quiz once, and I believe I got a 90-95% score. That flabbergasted me, because I figured I knew next to nothing about motor oil, since I know next to nothing about how cars run. I also found it interesting that the “w” on motor oils stands for “winter” instead of weight, like I thought it did. So I’m both smarter and dumber than I thought.
Posted by: bacallsmomFollowing you on Google Friend Connect (Bacallsmom).
Posted by: bacallsmomi got an 85.71%
Posted by: crazyassmommai missed a true false question!
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Posted by: crazyassmommafollow in my google reader
Posted by: crazyassmommafollow you on twitter & tweeted:
Latest: I entered to win a $35 Jilly Lube gift card from @laurie_pooh: http://tinyurl.com/jiffylubegc less than 5 seconds ago
Posted by: crazyassmommaouch! I did not pass.. 71.43% but only missed two questions.
Posted by: HelenI learned that you can switch between regular and synthetic motor oils.
Posted by: Cynthia CScored 100% -know my oil
Posted by: cathiemI scored an 80 percent.
Posted by: RosieI learned that a new car costs 54 cents a mile to run and I scored an 80 percent. Hope I win !
Posted by: joanmurraycefaluI scored 80%
Posted by: Steven WI just took the quiz and got a 85.71 which is 60 points.
Posted by: Shilo BeedyCheck your manufacture manual for oil change intervals.
Posted by: JeffI like that every car is different. Thanks for the chance.
Posted by: Monique Rizzomogrill@comcast.net
I took the quiz some time ago and made 100%–probably because I grew up in a family that worked on vehicles a lot!
Posted by: Carol GBlog follower
Posted by: Carol GI found this interesting – The “W in motor oil names stands for winter, not weight as many people believe. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Debra FI got 100%. I guess I was paying more attention than I thought when my nephew was talking about his automotive class in school!!
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Posted by: SusanI never realized the “W” in an oil motor description stands for “winter” and not weight.
Posted by: Paul DucaI also liked the quiz where it helps you determine which oil is best for your specific car. Thanks.
Posted by: Erica C.I learned that in town driving is considered severe driving
Posted by: Sharon AquilinoI got a 100,hubby was very proud!
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Posted by: Amy DelongMy score was 85.71% (60 points). Missed the last question about cost of ownership/usage.
Posted by: LentilSynthetic oil is better for your car!
Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!
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I got a 85.71%.
Posted by: Ken RobinsonQ – What does the “W” stand for in motor oil names?
A – It stands for winter, not weight as many people believe.
I got an 85.71%!
Posted by: MelodicMomI follow you & tweeted: http://twitter.com/MelodicMom/statuses/7183771148
Posted by: MelodicMomI got 60 points.
Posted by: ErikaYikes! My score was 57.14%! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Sheila HickmonI follow you on twitter, and I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/mom2anutball/status/7200044173
Posted by: Sheila HickmonI follow your blog as mom2anutball!
Posted by: Sheila HickmonI learned that the “W” in motor oil names stands for Winter not Weight, thanks!
Posted by: Angela Winesburgscored 60
Posted by: Happi ShoprI’ve taken it before so I got 100% this time. I learned a thing or two!
Posted by: ChristieMy score was pathetic, apparently. 28.57%
I did not pass. I guess I do need help from the Jiffy Lube people.
Posted by: Kim H.71.43 is my score.
Posted by: denyseChanging your oil will remove harmful contaminants and dirt that have been collected in the oil.
Posted by: damonEach vehicle manufacturer tests its own vehicles to determine the proper drain interval.
I got a 60
Posted by: Julie MoeI follow you
Posted by: Julie MoeI subscribe via reader
Posted by: Julie MoeI failed 42.86
Posted by: chastidy85.71%
Posted by: christopher hI scored 71.43%. Thanks!!
Posted by: Pamela SFollower on GFC. Thanks!
Posted by: Pamela SI just took the quiz and got a 85.71 which is 60 points & Each vehicle manufacturer tests its own vehicles to determine the proper drain interval
Posted by: wendy85.71%
Posted by: Miranda AllenI learned that anti-oxidants keep oil from getting too thick
Posted by: DanV80%
Posted by: Maja Mezafollower google
Posted by: Maja MezaEach vehicle manufacturer tests its own vehicles to determine the proper drain interval.
Posted by: Maja MezaI learned that the W does not stand for weight.I also thought(as did my hubby)that it did.Thanks!
Posted by: Leslie S.Score: 80%
Posted by: Charity S.I learned that “W” means winter not weight.
Posted by: Charity S.following on Google.
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Posted by: Charity S.subscribe via yahoo reader
Posted by: Charity S.I scored an 80% (booo!!!) and learned that teh average new car cost is $28K.
Posted by: AngieTweeted! http://twitter.com/wyliemom/status/7252790016
Posted by: AngieBecame a “Google Friend”. Have a safe NYE!!!
Posted by: AngieThanks for the giveaway…I scored 100% (70 points); the most interesting item was that the average new car costs $ 28K or so.
Posted by: BRIAN E.Following via Twitter: @brianpiero
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/brianpiero/status/7252977590
Posted by: BRIAN E.i got 71.26%
Posted by: susan smoaksI got an 85.71.
Posted by: Nancy S.I follow you on twitter and I tweeted.
Posted by: Nancy S.http://twitter.com/ncschools/status/7259327119
I follow your blog with google friend.
Posted by: Nancy S.I subscribe to your feed.
Posted by: Nancy S.I did not do well only got a 71.43%.
I thought it was intersting that it was a little more than 50 cents or so for maintenance.
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Posted by: R Hicks71.26%
Posted by: GiannaI got 85.71
Posted by: DanaCongratulations, Angie! You have won the $35 Jiffy Lube gift card from La Vie de Laurie! Please send me your full name and address so that I may pass it along to my sponsor for shipment. If I do not hear from you within 48 hours, I will need to select another winner. Hope to hear from your soon, and thanks for visiting my blog and entering!
Posted by: Laurie