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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Even as cars become increasingly sophisticated, motor oil remains the engine’s lifeblood, and caring for this fluid is vital. Fortunately, this is a rather simple task—and your car’s onboard computer ...

Choosing the right motor oil is paramount to car maintenance. It's not a particularly exciting task, whether shopping for or changing your oil, but if you don't pay the proper attention, then you aren ...

To flush or not to flush, that is the question more often as auto service shops of all stripes suggest the service for your engine. It is drowning out the mechanic’s mantra to change your oil and ...

When you think about the various moving liquids of your car, there's a certain related issue that may spring to mind in the winter season: the possibility of freezing. We've all seen a puddle of water ...

With so many options of engine oil available in the market – from conventional to semi- and fully synthetic – you can be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed when trying to decide which is best for your ...

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 ...

Fuel dilution of the engine oil is a problem that faces many modern combustion engines. Also known as “crankcase dilution” it is a process where fuel is leaked into engine oil when it travels towards ...