By understanding different additives, you can extend the lifespan of your vehicle.

The four-cylinder EA888 engine in certain VW and Audi models is blamed for high oil consumption and defective piston rings. VW and Audi face a class action lawsuit over EA888 engine's excessive oil ...

It's a common misconception that engine oil being dark is a sign that it needs to be changed, but in reality, this is usually more of an indication that the oil is doing what it's supposed to be doing ...

What is the knocking sound coming from my engine? What is engine knock? Why is my engine making a knocking noise? Engine knock, or pinging, occurs when a separate pocket of air-fuel mixture ignites ...

The 6.2-liter V8 engine recall saga is far from being over and no real solution appears to be on the horizon. GM recalls nearly 600,000 trucks and SUVs for potential L87 engine failures. Dealers ...

When drivers are standing at the pump looking at the price of gas, most will choose the cheapest fuel unless their car manual explicitly states otherwise. At the same time, many drivers worry that ...

Previously in this two-part examination of oil-drain recommendations and practices: Owner-ops adapt conservative approach to ever-expanding diesel service interval recommendations The most important ...

Many car owners think oil only fails when the miles rack up. Wrong. Even when your ride sits for months, oil ages and degrade. Factors like exposure to condensation, temperature swings, and ...

As covered extensively in the past, General Motors is recalling nearly 600,000 vehicles in the U.S. in order to address a supplier-level defect affecting the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline ...

Walk into any parts store and you'll see the rows of glossy bottles promising to stop engine wear, boost fuel economy, and make your old clunker run like it just rolled out of the factory. The auto ...

On the RISE demonstrator, Safran relies on additive manufacturing for the approx. 3-ft.-dia. turbine rear frame. Credit: Safran Engine-maker Safran is exhibiting a turbine rear frame made with ...