The third generation small block started with the LS1, a 5.7-liter V8 powering Corvettes, Firebirds, and Pontiac GTOs. More ...

Too much oil can cause low oil pressure just like too little oil. A ticking sound or a low oil-pressure light could indicate too much oil is in the engine. Drain off excess oil to avoid damage to your ...

Keeping your engine oil topped off is one of the primary tenets of DIY engine maintenance. Since checking the oil level is a critical step in the procedure, a stuck or broken oil dipstick can turn a ...

Synthetic oil used to be something only performance cars needed, but not anymore. Now it’s the manufacturer-recommended engine lubricant in many mainstream vehicles, such as the Subaru Forester and ...

It sounds like a basic procedure — pull the dipstick, check the oil level, and top off if needed. However, if that is your whole game plan, you might be missing what the dots and lines on that metal ...

Soaring CEO pay and shareholder returns. Almost no matter the metric, the U.S. oil and gas industry has flourished under President Joe Biden, even though his administration has pushed hard to ...

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 ...

Dipsticks are becoming increasingly rare in modern motoring, with some auto manufacturers no longer including them as standard, but why is this the case? Here are the official reasons and why some ...

Point-of-care urine dipstick demonstrated higher sensitivity (90.2%) and specificity (92.6%) than laboratory urinalysis for diagnosing urinary tract infection (UTI) in febrile infants aged 2-6 months.

Engine oil is crucial to keep your car running smoothly, and while your engine isn't supposed to consume oil like it uses up fuel, you still tend to lose some of it as you use your vehicle daily. So, ...

Oil prices in 2024 were heavily influenced by Chinese demand and Middle East tensions, while US shale producers consolidated and remained cautious about production growth. Natural gas demand surged ...

Oil prices plunged to their lowest level since December 2021, with Brent oil falling 4% to $68.99 on Tuesday. Supply and demand issues, including a slowdown in China's economy, are pressuring prices.