With the shortening of the days, and the sting of the air with its sharpness, a kind of ritual goes round the country. We come out of our houses with keys in our hands to confront frost-kissing ...

CR shares five things to know about oil changes for your car, including when and how often to change the motor oil and ...

Without the help of an auto shop, your first attempt may be messy and difficult, but the work will only get easier the more ...

Thinking of changing your own oil? You might be able to save a nice chunk of change, but there are some potential headaches ...

Most people understand that motor oil is a vital component for the internal combustion engines that power most of our cars. Not only does oil act as a lubricant, allowing internal moving parts to ...

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 ...

In addition to indicating a possible problem, smoke from the tailpipe means dirty emissions. Most states and some municipalities mandate periodic tailpipe-emissions testing. If your car is emitting ...