The thinner in oil is the easier it pumps through the engine, which leads to a fuel economy improvement. We can all understand that, but there's a lot more to oil viscosity than how thick it is. I ...

A 2024 Toyota Prius owner thought 0W-16 was the law for his hybrid, but a hidden warning in the manual just changed ...

Motor oil myths are more than harmless garage folklore. When drivers follow bad advice about oil changes, viscosity, or ...

To meet the expected greenhouse gas/fuel efficiency standards the federal government is in the process of developing, oil companies and engine makers have been busy developing a new standard for ...

The primary purpose of engine oil is to stop metal from touching metal. When metal surfaces come in contact, they grind together causing friction. That creates heat, stress and wear. Engine oil is ...

Stricter federal regulations are reshaping the engine oil industry. PC-12 and low-viscosity HDEOs can help with compliance and performance. As the temperatures rise and the days become longer, your ...

In the United States heavy duty trucking lubricants market, the drive for energy efficiency is influencing a transition from SAE 15w-40 diesel engine oils to those with lower viscosity grades such as ...

NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- The New Jersey Office of Weights and Measures issued a statewide ban Thursday on 19 motor oil products after lab testing showed the viscosity on labels did not match the oil ...

NEW JERSEY (WPVI) -- The New Jersey Office of Weights and Measures issued a statewide ban Thursday on 19 motor oil products after lab testing showed the viscosity on labels did not match the oil ...