Being able to verify the quality of lubricants is crucial for ensuring engine functionality. Credit: 3d_illustrator via Shutterstock. Lubricants and coolants are critical in engines to minimise the ...

Oxidation, fuel dilution, copper, lead, potassium, aluminum, iron and so much more. Used engine oil analysis not only reveals elements and conditions that can help fleets maximize oil life, it also ...

Here’s a news update that should concern all automotive enthusiasts: the general engine oil landscape is evolving again, and as we explore the nuances of this new chemistry you will see that it is ...

Home mechanics have been pouring vegetable oil into engines for years, sometimes in the fuel tank, sometimes straight into ...

Oil and fluid testing answers both short- and long-term questions about the internal condition of engines, transmissions and hydraulic systems. A one-time sample of engine or transmission oil gives a ...

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 ...

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Motor oil is the lifeblood of your car's engine. Not only does it provide lubrication for all of your engine's internal moving parts — of which there are massive amounts — but it also works like a ...

Toyota warranty issues have highlighted at least two engine failures in the GR86 sports car, which is closely related to the Subaru BRZ and powered by the Subaru FA24D four-cylinder engine. Owners ...

To understand how overfilling your engine oil is too much of a good thing, it’s helpful to provide a little background. Engines are comprised of hundreds of precision-crafted parts working in unison ...

Along with requirements for the kind and weight of the oil they use, vehicle engines also have a set amount of oil they need, which varies by size. I reckon we're all aware of what happens to an ...