Why the next heavy-duty engine oil category matters for durability, maintenance planning and equipment decisions beyond 2027.

The new heavy-duty engine oil category, PC-12, is nearing the finish line. Here’s what fleet maintenance managers should know before it arrives in 2027.

Besides fuel, oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle. It keeps your engine rotating smoothly. This is accomplished by the properties of oil that allow it to lubricate moving parts and reduce heat ...

Whether you prefer to talk about the cool, mainstream bits of the cars we all love or you're a more tech-savvy aficionado, the lubrication system is a topic you can't miss and we're here to deliver a ...

When it comes time to search for that hidden horsepower in your Mustang (or other fast Ford), the oiling system is likely to be at the very bottom of the list (assuming it was lucky enough to make the ...

Engine oil turns black from a combination of combustion byproducts, heat oxidation, and detergent additives suspending carbon ...

When you think about race engine builders utilizing dry-sump oiling systems, it's only natural to consider the Nextel Cup guys or maybe the touring Dirt Late Model cars. After all, that's where the ...

Engine oil color reveals its age, contamination level, and operating condition. Fresh oil is amber or light brown. Oil darkened to black but still translucent after a few thousand miles is normal.

You probably already know that your car relies on various different fluids to help it run smoothly. Two of the most well-known and recognizable of those fluids are engine oil and fuel, which, in many ...

This paper explains the mechanisms that affect lubricating oil consumption in stationary gas engines. It explains the positive and negative consequences of oil consumption. It discusses the importance ...

One noticeable difference between Canadian and European automotive vehicle maintenance regimes is our widespread disregard for the importance of cleaning inside our car engines. Canadians don’t ...