Many drivers think semi-synthetic and synthetic blend oils are different, but they’re basically the same, labeling standards ...

Synthetic oils have caused countless debates and confusion across nearly every automotive forum, and often with good reason. Legally, the term “synthetic” has a pretty loose definition. While some ...

Its pretty amazing when you think about itall those metal parts spinning away furiously but never making contact. Oil makes it all possible. In addition to serving as a buffer against wear, oil also ...

Motor oil has quietly become one of the most important choices car owners make, especially as vehicles routinely cross 150,000 kilometers and keep going. The debate between full synthetic and high ...

Walk into any auto parts store and you're smacked with a wall of brightly colored bottles promising "protection," "performance," and probably enlightenment if you squint hard enough. Somewhere in that ...

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 doesn't matter if you have a hybrid or conventional gas-powered car, a good motor oil can make the difference between a long-lasting engine and a sputtery ride. Here's what you should look for when ...

We get a lot of mail around the office, and one of the leading topics is in regard to engine and transmission fluids. Specifically, readers want to know more about synthetic-made oils versus petroleum ...