Having the correct amount of oil in your engine is key to keeping your car running well. If your car begins to run low on oil, it could mean extra wear on internals and premature failure of parts.

Oil is to an engine like oxygen is to humans — an absolute necessity to keep it going. An engine consists of several metal moving parts, creating a lot of friction. Oil works to prevent these ...

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 ...