Oil is the lifeblood of your car’s engine. Staying on top of your oil status may be a car owner’s most important maintenance task. It’s a check that remains relatively simple despite other areas of ...

At a time when vehicle diagnostics can demand a computer science degree, being able to get some insight into your engine health with nothing but a rag and a bit of know-how can be downright refreshing ...

For years, drivers were told that they needed to change their car's oil every 3,000 miles. But as engines have grown more efficient and oil formulas have improved, that rule of thumb is no longer a ...

I have a plug-in hybrid, and at least half of my driving is electric only. I would think that oil life would be longer than a ...

There are telltale signs that your car's lead acid battery might need water replenishment. Maintenance-free or valve-regulated lead-acid batteries (VRLA) are the types that don't need watering, hence ...