Change your car's oil every 3,000 miles. But there are reasons why that's outdated ... and why shops still push it.

CR shares five things to know about oil changes for your car, including when and how often to change the motor oil and ...

In today's high-tech cars, the "Change Engine Oil" message is no longer just a calendar reminder slapped on a windshield at 5 ...

There’s not much the maintenance department can do to help fleets on fuel prices and inflation right now, but a renewed focus on engine oil management can help improve fuel efficiency and engine life ...

Oil changes used to be a monthly ritual. Not long ago, 10,000 miles was about all you could expect from engine oil. We’re up to 50,000 miles today in many instances, and annual oil changes may be on ...

Oil reduces friction between rubbing surfaces and protects the engine from wear by creating a thin film. After the car has been idle, all the oil accumulates in the sump. When starting the engine and ...

I have been in the auto repair industry since 1972 … hummmm, a simple calculation of the math illustrates that I have been in car repair for, uh, well, let’s not go there. It makes me depressed. You ...

We’ve all done it. Life gets busy, the miles creep up, and that little orange “change oil soon” light starts glowing like ...

Toyota’s reputation for reliability has made it a force to be reckoned with in the mass market automotive segment. But that reputation may be lulling some into a false sense of security. In a recent ...

There's hardly an easier way to make a positive impact on the bottom line than taking an essential item that you're already buying and getting more from it. Depending on the provider and lubricant ...