The basics of an automobile engine require lubrication. This means the role of the oiling system is critical to performance and especially critical for high-performance applications. To help you keep ...

Some folks impacted by the L87 engine recall should now be running an updated oil spec, which has us wondering - how's your unreplaced L87 engine doing so far?

Just because the oil on your dipstick is black doesn't mean it's time for an oil change. In fact, that really just means the ...

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 ...

Engine oil is so important to the operation of pickup trucks that it can be likened to blood in humans' veins. Without oil, engine parts gall and seize up. Use oil for too long and the necessary ...

Have you ever tried to actually read your owner’s manual, especially the part about maintenance and service? As if this kind of stuff isn’t confusing enough, there are always two schedules listed, one ...

The oil in your engine can evaporate, but only under very specific — and extreme — operating conditions. These conditions occur when your engine is operating at very high temperatures, which can ...

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 ...