Under normal circumstances, most modern engine oil and gasoline brands work fine on their own to keep your engine running smoothly. But there may be cases where even the best of them could use a ...

When it comes to taking care of our cars, we often find ourselves standing in the auto parts aisle, staring at a dizzying array of oil additives. Some promise to boost your engine’s performance, while ...

Diesel engine oil additives are popular add-on layers of protection, but many of their cornerstone benefits are already engineered into base lubricants. Brian Humphrey, OEM technical liaison for Petro ...

March 14, 2009 – We get a lot of press releases and most of them go directly to the bitslag bucket, but this one seems interesting, so take a look and let us know what you think. UPDATE: New Test: ...

Aftermarket additives are a popular off-the-shelf item at truck stops and parts counters, but many of the necessary additives already are formulated in the diesel engine oils directly from the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Engine oil serves a number of purposes in one's vehicle. It forms a layer of protection on the metal parts of the engine as it warms up while ...

Engine oil turns black from a combination of combustion byproducts, heat oxidation, and detergent additives suspending carbon particles in the fluid. Black oil is not automatically a sign of a problem ...

Products are designed to address the unique challenges faced by hybrid engines, like frequent stop-start wear and moisture build-up, offering advanced protection where traditional additives fall short ...

When additives are mixed with base oils for use as lubricants, the concentrations of certain elements need to be known and controlled for longer engine life and optimal performance. A method has was ...