Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Think of motor oil as the life’s blood of your car’s engine. Checking it on a regular basis is a key part of keeping your ...

Checking your engine's oil level and topping it up is a simple task, but one of the most important DIY car maintenance jobs you can do. Oil is the lifeblood of your engine and works hard to keep it in ...

Your engine oil is as essential to your car as your blood is to your body. Without it, your motor won’t run. And just like a doctor can tell a lot about your health by testing your blood, you can ...

At a time when vehicle diagnostics can demand a computer science degree, being able to get some insight into your engine health with nothing but a rag and a bit of know-how can be downright refreshing ...

While a lot of car repair and maintenance requires some effort and knowledge of automobiles, there are some things even the most inexperienced can do. Alongside little things, like changing windshield ...

Checking your engine oil level is a quick, easy task that’s a crucial part of car maintenance. Keeping the right amount of oil in your engine will increase its longevity regardless of age, cylinder ...

Did you know that opening the hood and explaining how to check the oil is a part of the driver's license exam in both the U.K. and Ireland? It should probably be that way everywhere. Knowing how to ...

Your engine’s oil pressure is one of those things that needs to be just right. If it’s too high or too low, it can be indicative of other problems. This is especially true with high oil pressure, as ...

Car engine oil is a thick fluid that provides cooling and lubrication for car engines. Oil changes are a fairly basic form of car maintenance, but failure to do so on a frequent basis could cause ...

Vehicle maintenance requires regular attention to several fluid systems that keep cars running safely and efficiently. M ...