Your engine oil is as essential to your car as your blood is to your body. Without it, your motor won’t run. And just like a doctor can tell a lot about your health by testing your blood, you can ...

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 ...

Engine oil is crucial to keep your car running smoothly, and while your engine isn't supposed to consume oil like it uses up fuel, you still tend to lose some of it as you use your vehicle daily. So, ...

With no or low engine oil, a car’s moving parts melt because of the high temperatures and the engine fails. Photo by Edgar Batte. Looking under the bonnet has been left to the mechanics at garages, ...

Regularly checking engine oil quality and level is crucial for motorcycle owners to prevent potential engine damage and ensure smooth operation of their bikes. How to check your motorcycle's engine ...

The other day, a friend asked me a few bits about checking a car’s engine oil level. It is one thing that appears simple but difficult to some people, especially those who just never mind about ...

The oil in your engine can evaporate, but only under very specific — and extreme — operating conditions. These conditions occur when your engine is operating at very high temperatures, which can ...

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 ...