Missed an Oil Change, and the Engine Smokes? Pressure-Wash It, and It's Better Than New
10 Jul 2023, 14:06 UTC · By: Razvan Calin / Russian piston nerds clean a filthy engine with nothing but water, and the results are beyond belief; it shows that water in the engine can be a good thing
How Often Do You Change Your Engine Oil? This Rule of Thumb Offers Sensible Answers
20 Jun 2022, 12:33 UTC · By: Humphrey Bwayo / Experts recommend engine oil every 3,000 miles (4,828 km). For most people, this is common knowledge, but for a curious mind, this marker is ambiguous
Understanding What a Head Gasket Does and the Symptoms of a Blown One
30 Jun 2021, 11:23 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / Find out why the head gasket plays such a major role inside an internal combustion engine and what are the symptoms of a worn-out one
2021 Ford Bronco Break-In Period Revealed: 1,000 Miles
30 May 2021, 18:46 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / In the first 1,000 miles of ownership, Bronco owners shouldn't brake hard, hit high speeds, tow stuff, or shift aggressively
What Is High Mileage Oil and Should You Put It in Your Car’s Engine?
25 Feb 2021, 08:42 UTC · By: Vlad Radu / If your vehicle has racked up many miles and you're looking for a quality engine oil, you may have noticed that many high mileage oils are on the market
Thermal Camera Shows How Subaru Engine Heats Up
26 Jan 2017, 15:30 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Ever wondered how much time it takes for you engine to heat up and which components heat up first? It's not a quick as you think
Engine Oil Counterfeiting Ring Uncovered in Russia
8 Jan 2016, 11:04 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / A raid on a seemingly abandoned warehouse in Moscow unveiled an illegal factory of counterfeit motor oil. The organisation copied several popular brands
How to Check your Oil, by Audi
6 Aug 2013, 13:46 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Audi has released a new set of motor vehicle educational videos and we’d like to start with one that describes the all-important oil check, an action that should be a routine for all drivers. ...
This Is How a Blonde Changes Her Car Oil
2 Jul 2013, 09:01 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / We just spotted this funny little clip simply titled "The blonde and the engine oil". Everything in the comments section was in Hungarian, and so we can't tell you what the story is, ...
How to Check Your Oil on a Volkswagen
20 May 2013, 16:12 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Volkswagen UK has released a series of informative but very simple videos to help its customers understand their cars better. One of them talks about engine oil, its importance and how to check i...
Nissan and Infiniti Models Recalled for Loss of Engine Oil
29 Dec 2011, 10:21 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Nissan has announced a recall affecting some 14,718 cars of the 2011 and 2012 model year, including the 2012 Frontier and 2012 Infiniti M, because of a defect that may cause a loss of engine oil, ac...
Getting Your Car Ready for Wintry Adventures
21 Nov 2012, 14:06 UTC · By: Madalina Iancu / Remember we spoke a few days ago about getting you ready for a winter journey? How many cautions you should take before leaving and how dangerous a wintry adventure could eventually turn out to be. ...