Your car's engine, whether gas, diesel, or hybrid, requires sufficient oil to operate smoothly. Too much oil is bad for any engine, but the right amount offers protection against cold starts, reduces ...

Motor oil runs throughout your engine, lubricating and preventing damage to critical parts to ensure it operates smoothly. Other fluids have their own purposes, such as lubricating the transmission, ...

Oil leaks are common with older vehicles, but diagnosing and fixing them isn’t always a straightforward process, leading many to question if they are covered under their vehicle’s warranty. We’ll ...

Toyota on Tuesday admitted it is voluntarily fixing 1.3m vehicles in North America for engine oil leaks but denied the campaign was a recall because it did not affect safety. “It is what we call a ...

Cummins’ 5.9L diesel engines have many wonderful traits, from the simplicity of their design to the durability and reliability of their internal components. However, the powerplants also have parts ...

Owning an SUV could be considered a privilege. Not many people from the U.S. and around the world can afford one, and running such a big and heavy vehicle on a daily basis could cost a lot. However, ...

Is there anything worse than your car leaving a puddle on your driveway? OK, maybe if you leave a puddle on a friend’s driveway instead — but still, a mystery leak is stressful as you try to figure ...

Engine oil that's leaked can be amber (if it's fresh), brown or -- if it hasn't been changed for 10,000 miles -- black, and it will leave slickness on your fingers that's hard to wipe off. Oil can ...

According to most mechanics and auto repair experts, the most significant and expensive fixes often begin as minor issues that go unnoticed or are ignored. There are signs to watch for that may ...

Aluminum hardware is good for weight savings but can make for stressful work. Pay attention to torque specs or you can find yourself paying a lot for small mistakes. Here we’ll get into how I sorted ...