This paper explains the mechanisms that affect lubricating oil consumption in stationary gas engines. It explains the positive and negative consequences of oil consumption. It discusses the importance ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Most drivers know that regular oil changes are necessary to maintain the life and performance of their vehicle. For ...

Shell Advance Ultra 4’s tailored blend of lubricant plays a key role for Ducati in lubricating the engine’s rotating and oscillating parts and the constantly moving components of the gearbox. Shell ...

Putting vegetable oil in a car engine is a terrible idea and should never be done, or at least that's what some experts say. What do real-life tests show?

General Motors is discovering that a few digits on an oil jug can decide whether a modern V8 earns lifelong loyalty or a ...

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night worried that you have never, ever changed the oil on your two-stroke lawnmower? Well, you can relax. A two-stroke oil change is like a left-handed ...

Diesel engines have been around for more than half a century. Chances are that if you are around fleets or equipment, you have encountered a diesel engine. They have been described as the workhorses ...

Choosing the right motor oil is paramount to car maintenance. It's not a particularly exciting task, whether shopping for or changing your oil, but if you don't pay the proper attention, then you aren ...

Fuel dilution of the engine oil is a problem that faces many modern combustion engines. Also known as “crankcase dilution” it is a process where fuel is leaked into engine oil when it travels towards ...

Where Is the Oil in a Car and What Does it Do? The typical engine has a large oil reservoir (the crankcase) that holds several quarts of oil. The oil is drawn from the crankcase oil pan into a tube ...