Keeping up with oil changes is essential, but what day of the week you go to the shop might matter more than you think.

Oil change advice has not kept pace with how quickly engines and lubricants have evolved, and outdated rules of thumb can quietly cost drivers money or shorten engine life. I want to cut through the ...

For vehicles that use internal combustion engines, oil is a vital component. It's responsible for lubricating the engine's internal moving parts, like the crankshaft and camshaft(s) and preventing the ...

For decades, the golden rule of engine care has been pretty simple — change the engine oil every 3,000 miles. It's one of those maintenance mantras so ingrained in practice that most drivers never ...

Wankel rotary engines, typically but not exclusively found in Mazdas, certainly lean on the "quirkier" side of modern powertrain systems, made quirkier because most rotary-powered cars on the road ...

It doesn't matter if you have a hybrid or conventional gas-powered car, a good motor oil can make the difference between a long-lasting engine and a sputtery ride. Here's what you should look for when ...

While an oil change is a pretty straightforward maintenance task, watch out -- this little mistake can turn into a big ...