Under normal circumstances, most modern engine oil and gasoline brands work fine on their own to keep your engine running smoothly. But there may be cases where even the best of them could use a ...

As we begin the last article in this series on the basics of the internal combustion engine, let's stop to review what we've covered during the last five articles. We began last May by detailIing the ...

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 ...

The pressurized wetsump oiling system on most production vehicles will look like this. Oil is stored in the oil pan and sucked into the oil pump (which is also located in the oil pan) to be pumped ...

Changing your car's oil is a great feeling, right? You save money, you feel self-reliant, and you get to look at the black goop you just drained and think, "Yep, that did some serious work in there." ...