When I bought my 2011 Toyota Camry, the dealer told me that the synthetic oil didn’t need to be changed so often, say only about every 10,000 miles or so. Since I had free service at the dealer ...

Q: When I bought my 2011 Toyota Camry, the dealer told me that the synthetic oil didn’t need to be changed so often, say only about every 10,000 miles or so. Since I had free service at the dealer ...

The 3,000-mile oil-change rule is a relic of a time with less advanced engines and motor oils. But shops still push that ...

Maintaining engine lubricating oil is a very important element in stretching the productive life of engines. “First and foremost, engine oil provides lubrication which keeps moving parts apart; ...

Synthetic oil used to be something only performance cars needed, but not anymore. Now it’s the manufacturer-recommended engine lubricant in many mainstream vehicles, such as the Subaru Forester and ...

Synthetic oil changes cost nearly double conventional, but shop costs don’t justify the premium. AAA research found synthetic oils perform 47% better in laboratory tests, measuring factors like ...

Dear Car Talk: When I bought my 2011 Toyota Camry, the dealer told me that the synthetic oil didn't need to be changed so often, say only about every 10,000 miles or so. Since I had free service at ...