Motor oil is one of the most important fluids in your vehicle. The purpose of motor oil is to reduce friction and keep a vehicle's engine clean and corrosion-free. Another critical function is to ...

I’ve been getting a lot of mail regarding using synthetic motor oil in vehicles. Questions such as: Should I use synthetic oil? Does it work better in some cars than others? Does it cost more? Do I ...

As any car owner will tell you, routine maintenance on any automobile can be extensive and, depending on where you go, expensive. Road-ready tires, new filters, fresh coolant, and more need to be ...

A persistent debate around synthetic motor oil is whether it can be used in old cars. In this Engineering Explained video, Jason Fenske clears things up. The video is part of a series sponsored by ...

A car can’t function without the oil. This is because the moving parts will be worn out due to friction. The oil also helps in reducing the build up of heat in the engine. It actually serves as ...

Is synthetic motor oil better than conventional oil? Thank you to Pennzoil for bringing me out to the 2016 Canadian GP and sponsoring this video! This video has been compensated by GarageMonkey and ...

What’s the difference between synthetic and conventional motor oil? There are many advantages of synthetic motor oils, and in this video we’ll be focusing on four key areas. First, we’ll talk about ...

Its pretty amazing when you think about itall those metal parts spinning away furiously but never making contact. Oil makes it all possible. In addition to serving as a buffer against wear, oil also ...

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 ...

Q: I have a 1994 Toyota Celica and have always used conventional oil. Should/can I change to synthetic? Can I mix the two? Car Doctor: How to spot a 'flood' car before you buy Car Doctor: Can you give ...

Technically, the first synthetic oils were produced in 1877, which was about a decade before the first patented motor car arrived in 1885. Despite this, the former didn't find its way into the latter ...