High Detergent? High Definition? Howdy Doody? Just what, exactly, does it mean when the label on your vehicle's motor oil uses the initials HD?

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Turbocharged engines are nothing new — the systems have been around since the late 1800s, first applied to airplane engines and eventually to ...

We all know that motor oil is the lifeblood of the engine, and using the best quality and highest performance oil is a vital part of not only keeping the car on the road longer, but also operating at ...

Motor oil and the subsequent maintenance have been around since the invention of the automobile. From the earliest days, automakers made lubrication oil from animal fats and vegetable oils. Eventually ...

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.

The oil in your vehicle’s engine is pretty incredible. Its job is to protect every square inch inside your engine where there is metal-to-metal contact – your piston rings, cylinder walls, valves, ...