Because turbocharged engines produce more heat and power than traditional engines, this type of powerplant also requires more ...

Changing engine oil is one of the most important parts of maintaining a car with a combustion engine. For decades the service schedule was clear – 3 months or 3,000 miles but today, things have ...

I have been in the auto repair industry since 1972 … hummmm, a simple calculation of the math illustrates that I have been in car repair for, uh, well, let’s not go there. It makes me depressed. You ...

Is there any nugget of shade tree mechanic wisdom more cherished than the 3,000-mile oil change interval? Passed down ...

Engine oil top ups and changing it are basic maintenance vows that a car requires, however one cannot be replaced by the other. There is a reason why manufacturers state and define a particular ...

Hybrid cars have regular gas engines as part of their hybrid powertrains, and that engine requires oil changes just as ...

Like changing your vehicle's oil, your transmission fluid shouldn't be ignored. However, should you do it yourself? Here's ...

On the internet, there’s a pretty standard piece of advice regarding oil changes. The advice goes like this: After 3,000 miles, you should change your oil. While common, this advice is hotly contested ...

A mechanic is offering Kia and Hyundia owners a different perspective on how frequently they should get their oil changed. “This is why you don’t do oil changes every 7,500 miles on a Kia or a Hyundai ...