Starting January 1, 2027, new heavy-duty diesel engines will hit the road. And when engines change, oil has to change with ...

API PC-12 engine oil categories CL-4 and FB-4 are advancing toward a 2027 launch. Here’s what the changes mean for fleets, ...

Regardless of whether it burns gasoline or diesel, your internal combustion engine works by igniting a mixture of fuel and air to create power. To do so effectively, it must reduce the detrimental ...

You should not use automotive oil in a motorcycle engine. Here’s what can go wrong, from reduced lubrication to accelerated ...

For those who aren't avid automotive enthusiasts, a vehicle's engine probably isn't at the forefront of your mind too often. You slip into the driver's seat, start the car and head to your destination ...

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 ...

Home mechanics have been pouring vegetable oil into engines for years, sometimes in the fuel tank, sometimes straight into ...

As we begin the last article in this series on the basics of the internal combustion engine, let's stop to review what we've covered during the last five articles. We began last May by detailIing the ...

Car enthusiasts often refer to two types of engine degreasers, which often come neatly packaged in aerosol cans, pump spray bottles, or degreasing wipes. Solvent-based engine degreasers contain ...

The oil you put in your engine matters. After all, your engine contains many moving parts that must remain lubricated to work properly. Otherwise, your engine could develop some serious wear and tear.