Cars with internal combustion engines — as opposed to electric vehicles, which still depend on a few fluids themselves — require various fluids to keep everything running smoothly. If you've been ...

Oil changes are a key part of regular maintenance on your car, but the process involves more than just changing the oil. You'll also change your oil filter. All oil eventually gets dirty as it moves ...

Choosing the right oil filter for your car may seem like a daunting task when met with rows upon rows of filters at your local auto parts store. The next time you're wondering, "What oil filter do I ...

DEKALB, Ill. (WLS) -- Should you use the manufacturer's brand when changing your oil filter and replacing other car parts? "I don't understand," said Tamya Washington as she listens to the rattling ...

An automobile engine is a complex arrangement of moving metal components that require a critical element in order to function: oil. Without the lubrication provided by engine oil, friction, heat, and ...

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 ...

Under normal circumstances, most modern engine oil and gasoline brands work fine on their own to keep your engine running smoothly. But there may be cases where even the best of them could use a ...

Changing engine oil is one of the most important parts of maintaining a car with a combustion engine. For decades the service schedule was clear – 3 months or 3,000 miles but today, things have ...

I have a plug-in hybrid, and at least half of my driving is electric only. I would think that oil life would be longer than a fully-gasoline engine.