An automobile engine is a complex arrangement of moving metal components that require a critical element in order to function: oil. Without the lubrication provided by engine oil, friction, heat, and ...

My car recently has started this phenomenon of burning through oil when I go up steep grades (such as going up mountain passes). For example, in the last month I've burned a quart of oil out of my ...

You pull the dipstick, wipe, re-dip, and there it is — your oil level has dropped lower than a discount muffler after a speed bump. You immediately leap to worst case scenarios like fried piston rings ...

Consumer Reports has looked back at some of its surveys on reliability and oil burning, so it decided to update their story on the topic. It all started with an editor of the American publication who ...

It’s no secret that some Volkswagen engines have a bit of a thirst problem. For years, certain VW models have earned a reputation for burning through oil faster than seems reasonable, and now that ...

Do you often find that your oil level is lower than you expect when you check it, or do you get a lot of grief from the tech at the oil change shop about your oil change intervals? If so, your engine ...

When something feels off with your car, it's always a good idea to pay close attention. Often, these small signs are hints that there's a bigger problem that needs your attention. For example, you ...

Too much oil can cause low oil pressure just like too little oil. A ticking sound or a low oil-pressure light could indicate too much oil is in the engine. Drain off excess oil to avoid damage to your ...