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 ...

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 ...

It may be hard to believe, but all internal combustion engines (ICE) consume a bit of oil during the combustion process. Whether you have a gas or diesel vehicle, the engine will burn oil, and it ...

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 ...