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 ...

If you were with us last month when we demonstrated how to remove and disassemble an engine, you are probably now staring at a large maze of engine parts. This installment deals with putting all those ...

CARS.COM — We’ll pull no punches in saying it: Engine oil is a crucial thing to keep tabs on from a maintenance perspective. That means you should check your vehicle’s engine oil at least once a month ...

Hot Shot’s Secret announced this week the launch of its new Adrenaline Assembly Lubricant. The corrosion-resistant assembly lube has extreme dry-start protection and a strong tacky adherence to parts, ...

Putting vegetable oil in a car engine is a terrible idea and should never be done, or at least that's what some experts say.

Your engine’s oil pressure is one of those things that needs to be just right. If it’s too high or too low, it can be indicative of other problems. This is especially true with high oil pressure, as ...

In the last issue we presented 18 engine assembly Do's and Don'ts related to the bottom end using an early 389 Tri-Power engine for illustration purposes. For this installment, we returned to DCI ...

Choosing the right motor oil is paramount to car maintenance. It's not a particularly exciting task, whether shopping for or changing your oil, but if you don't pay the proper attention, then you aren ...

High-mileage oil is typically used for engines with at least 75,000 miles and can include additives to help reduce wear, corrosion and leaks. With a newer vehicle, you should stick with the ...