Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As engine standards change, the oil that protects them has to change too — especially for drivers buying new trucks in the next ...

In the world of automotive engine oils, 0W-20 is one of the thinnest, though oils as thin as 0W-8 are now used. The 0W stands for 0-weight in winter, and the 20 stands for 20-weight when the oil is ...

Car maintenance can be as difficult as it is messy. This is primarily because there are just so many fluids involved. Fluids of the darkest, stickiest, most potentially dangerous sort, in many cases.

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 ...

The automotive world is constantly evolving, and so is the motor oil that keeps our engines alive and running smoothly. The newly introduced ILSAC GF-7 specification is set to replace GF-6 as the ...

We've probably all heard that we should recycle motor oil, but why is it so important for the environment? And what happens ...

Did you know that opening the hood and explaining how to check the oil is a part of the driver's license exam in both the U.K. and Ireland? It should probably be that way everywhere. Knowing how to ...

The transition to CL-4 oils is expected to be backward-compatible, but FB-4 use may depend on OEM approvals for specific ...

Engine oil is not only a lubricant but also a vital indicator of engine health. Comprehensive analysis and degradation monitoring techniques enable the detection of chemical and physical changes that ...

An Indiana man is suing Valvoline after his 2025 Sorento was filled with the wrong viscosity oil twice ...