Choosing the right motor oil is paramount to car maintenance. It's not a particularly exciting task, whether shopping for or changing your oil, but if you don't pay the proper attention, then you aren ...

The second car that I ever owned was a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a 6.6L Duramax diesel engine under the hood. It wasn't my first choice, but it was a hand-me-down from my father after my 1993 ...

Engine oils are the lifeblood of a vehicle's engine, ensuring its smooth operation, longevity and protection against wear and tear. When extreme cold temperatures arrive, the choice of engine oil ...

Stricter federal regulations are reshaping the engine oil industry. PC-12 and low-viscosity HDEOs can help with compliance and performance. As the temperatures rise and the days become longer, your ...

When you look at a bottle of motor oil, you are assaulted by all the numbers and letters and whether or not it's synthetic. Without knowing what those figures signify, it can look almost random when ...

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 ...

In the United States heavy duty trucking lubricants market, the drive for energy efficiency is influencing a transition from SAE 15w-40 diesel engine oils to those with lower viscosity grades such as ...

In the 1950s, motor oil started to come in grades. Some grades were formulated to work better in cold weather, while others helped keep hot engines lubricated more effectively. Today, with our ...

In April 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its proposed “Phase 3 Greenhouse Gas” program, enforcing stricter regulations for heavy-duty vehicles including buses, delivery vans, ...