Changing your own oil, while simple in principle, is often a rather deceptively nuanced task in one key area: selecting which oil is best for your vehicle. For instance, there's a huge variety of ...

I’ve been getting a lot of mail regarding using synthetic motor oil in vehicles. Questions such as: Should I use synthetic oil? Does it work better in some cars than others? Does it cost more? Do I ...

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 ...

CR shares five things to know about oil changes for your car, including when and how often to change the motor oil and ...

I am an old geezer who probably has lived through 100 or more oil changes in my lifetime, always using regular motor oil. Now I own a 2014 Honda CR-V that I bought used with about 10,000 miles on it, ...

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 ...

Once upon a time, synthetic engine lubricants were considered exotic and used in only the most rarified performance engines. In fact, one of the companies discussed here, AMSOIL, was the first company ...

Q: I have a 2008 Toyota Highlander V6-powered limited edition with 74,000 miles, which runs great. Can I switch to synthetic oil if I had used conventional oil since the car was new? Is there an ...

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 ...