Motor oil is one of the most important fluids in your vehicle. The purpose of motor oil is to reduce friction and keep a vehicle's engine clean and corrosion-free. Another critical function is to ...

Do you often find that your oil level is lower than you expect when you check it, or do you get a lot of grief from the tech at the oil change shop about your oil change intervals? If so, your engine ...

When you look at a bottle of motor oil, you are assaulted by all the numbers and letters and whether or not it's synthetic. Without knowing what those figures signify, it can look almost random when ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The oil you put in your engine matters. After all, your ...

It is widely known that diesel engine oils contain more Zinc (ZDDP) than regular passenger motor oils, but does that make a diesel engine oil (HD) a good choice for hot rods or race cars? To answer ...

Most people are familiar with the importance of oil for the internal combustion engines that power our modern vehicles. The petroleum-based fluid is designed to provide lubrication to the vast amount ...

Experienced drivers know that high mileage cars demand special attention. Most oil manufacturers advertise specific lines of engine oil made for high mileage vehicles. These are cheaper than their ...

It doesn't matter if you have a hybrid or conventional gas-powered car, a good motor oil can make the difference between a long-lasting engine and a sputtery ride. Here's what you should look for when ...

Even as cars become increasingly sophisticated, motor oil remains the engine’s lifeblood, and caring for this fluid is vital. Fortunately, this is a rather simple task—and your car’s onboard computer ...

Vehicles have three kinds of oil lights, and each means something different. So when they come on, how long should you wait ...

I once had an oil pan with an “Exxon Valdez” sticker. Partly a joke, it reminded me to be careful when changing motor oil. Put the pan in the wrong place, drop the oil filter, or get distracted, and ...