Sure, high-performance engines burn fuel. But they wouldn’t be able to do it for very long if it wasn't for oil of varying viscosities that lubricates crankshafts, cams, bearings, rods, pistons, rings ...

Motor oil myths are more than harmless garage folklore. When drivers follow bad advice about oil changes, viscosity, or ...

This paper explains the mechanisms that affect lubricating oil consumption in stationary gas engines. It explains the positive and negative consequences of oil consumption. It discusses the importance ...

Get rid of destructive heat with an external oil cooler for your engine, transmission, power steering and rearend. Have you ever considered how hot oil gets inside your engine, transmission, ...

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 ...

Diesel engines have been around for more than half a century. Chances are that if you are around fleets or equipment, you have encountered a diesel engine. They have been described as the workhorses ...

Synthetic oil used to be something only performance cars needed, but not anymore. Now it’s the manufacturer-recommended engine lubricant in many mainstream vehicles, such as the Subaru Forester and ...