With surprising regularity, we get questions about engine flushing services. Readers ask what an engine flush is; whether it will reduce engine wear; whether it is necessary and, if so, need it be ...

Think of motor oil as the life’s blood of your car’s engine. Checking it on a regular basis is a key part of keeping your engine running well and getting the most miles out of it. The oil lubricates ...

Of the many automotive fluids that your car uses, one of the most well-known and important is engine oil. Most people understand that oil is vital for their cars' performance, and many people are ...

Q: My daughter has a 2004 Monte Carlo SS with the 3.8-liter motor. It uses about two quarts of oil between 3,500-mile changes. At the last oil change, the shop wanted to flush the motor, saying it ...

Question: I have a question about engine flushing. The other day, I went to my usual mechanic for my 3,000-mile oil change and tire rotation, and he tried to sell me on a “Bilstein Engine Flush.” He ...

Engine oil performs several vital functions: it keeps everything lubricated and running smoothly while also preventing corrosion inside the engine block, keeps things somewhat clean, and even helps ...

The best synthetic oils offer more mileage, keep the engine cleaner, perform equally well in low and high temperatures, and protect your engine by keeping wear at bay. When it comes to the topic of ...

Q My daughter has a 2004 Monte Carlo SS with the 3.8-liter motor. It uses about two quarts of oil between 3,500-mile changes. At the last oil change, the shop wanted to flush the motor, saying it ...

Q. I own a 2001 Dodge Intrepid with the 2.7-liter engine. A friend just alerted me about serious problems with this engine regarding sludge build-up. I have had no problems yet with 80,000 miles but ...