Synthetic oil used to be something only performance cars needed, but not anymore. Now it’s the manufacturer-recommended engine lubricant in many mainstream vehicles, such as the Subaru Forester and ...

Synthetic motor oil is used in most modern vehicles, especially ones that are high-performance and turbo-charged. It costs more, but it can also help your engine last longer since motor oil is an ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The average cost of an essential oil change depends on many factors, like the type of oil (conventional, semi-synthetic, or fully synthetic), the material cost (oil filters, additives, etc.), the make ...

Walk into any auto parts store and you're smacked with a wall of brightly colored bottles promising "protection," "performance," and probably enlightenment if you squint hard enough. Somewhere in that ...

JOPLIN, Mo. (KSNF/KODE) — The oil in your car’s engine has an incredibly challenging job. From lying cold in the bottom of the engine’s oil pan, it needs to surge up to the valve gear at the very top, ...