Conventional motor oil or synthetic motor oil? That is the question when getting an oil change, and it's an important one. Both are designed to help keep your engine and its various components ...

High mileage oil sits in the same aisle as conventional and synthetic, but it promises something different: extra protection for engines that have already lived a long, hard life. I want to unpack ...

Technically, the first synthetic oils were produced in 1877, which was about a decade before the first patented motor car arrived in 1885. Despite this, the former didn't find its way into the latter ...

CFM International and Honeywell have issued service bulletins to engine operators to overcome compatibility problems with Mobil Jet Oil 291, a synthetic lubricant produced by ExxonMobil. Swiss ...

You're staring down two shiny jugs at the auto parts aisle. One says semi‑synthetic, the other full synthetic, and you're thinking maybe they're basically the same, right? Maybe that's just a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The bane of nearly every motorist's existence is the simple oil change. Sure, we all know we need to get it done, as we're often told by 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 ...