It would have been revolutionary: an internal combustion engine without oil. And it might have worked. But lots of real-world issues got in the way.

Diesel and gasoline engines might look alike under the hood, but they use oil in very different ways. Gas engines run cleaner, but diesels create much more soot, crank out higher compression forces, ...

A recent GM safety recall addressing potential manufacturing defects impacting the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine dictates that certain engines should now use 0W-40 oil, rather than ...

Engines are incredibly complex pieces of precision engineering. They operate within extremely fine tolerances, with components spinning at thousands of RPM for hours without missing a beat. The key to ...

Synthetic motor oil lasts longer and protects engines better than conventional oil, and here's the science behind whether to use synthetic oil in an older car.

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night worried that you have never, ever changed the oil on your two-stroke lawnmower? Well, you can relax. A two-stroke oil change is like a left-handed ...

A new lawsuit accuses Ford of hiding excessive oil consumption in its V8 pickups, sparking claims of engine damage and legal ...

Since March 2021, the process of developing the heavy-duty engine oil category known as Proposed Category-12 (or PC-12) has been slow and steady, as it was advertised. From the initial suggestion of ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The oil you put in your engine matters. After all, your ...

If your vehicle's head gasket is leaking, it may be tempting to buy a head gasket sealer. Before you do, it's important to know how it works.