An automobile engine is a complex arrangement of moving metal components that require a critical element in order to function: oil. Without the lubrication provided by engine oil, friction, heat, and ...
All cars, even brand new ones, consume a tiny bit of oil during normal operation. It's just a natural part of the internal combustion process. Various factors determine just how much oil a vehicle in ...
You pull the dipstick, wipe, re-dip, and there it is — your oil level has dropped lower than a discount muffler after a speed bump. You immediately leap to worst case scenarios like fried piston rings ...
A turbocharged engine is a solid bet for performance enthusiasts. Since their advent in the mid-1960s, these engines have evolved to offer massive power and quicker acceleration (all without the need ...
An expert on Toyota vehicles recently posted to TikTok with his advice on vehicle maintenance. He says when it comes to oil changes, it’s key to go against the grain. In a video with over 900,000 ...
It’s no secret that some Volkswagen engines have a bit of a thirst problem. For years, certain VW models have earned a reputation for burning through oil faster than seems reasonable, and now that ...
Mazda has settled a class action lawsuit in the U.S. related to faulty valve stem seals that have resulted in excess engine oil consumption for several 2021 and 2022 models across the country. While ...
Diesel engines have been around for more than half a century. Chances are that if you are around fleets or equipment, you have encountered a diesel engine. They have been described as the workhorses ...