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Idemitsu Lubricants America Introduces New GF-6 Lineup

The new line of fully synthetic motor oils meet and exceed the new SP/GF-6A industry standards.

VIDEO: How To Install A Spin-On Oil Filter

Did you know an oil filter is the most commonly replaced component in a vehicle? This Q&A video is sponsored by WIX Filters.

Champion Oil Launches New Diesel Fuel Additives With Cetane

The new products include Power Plus with Cetane and Diesel Flo with Cetane diesel fuel additives.

10 Things Diesel Oil Is Trying To Tell You

There are 10 important factors that determine the condition of oil and its service life.

VIDEO: Why Oil And Engine Technology Go Hand-In-Hand

Learn about the changing designs in heavy-duty engines. This video is sponsored by Delo.

Valvoline Launches First Hybrid-Specific Motor Oil

Valvoline recently announced the development of Valvoline Hybrid Vehicle Full Synthetic motor oil, its first designed to handle the unique demands of the estimated 5 million hybrid vehicles on the road today.

Valvoline Hybrid synthetic motor oil
Changing The Oil On European Exotic Cars

When you start looking for oil for an exotic car, things can get confusing. Words like “approved,” “recommended” and “exceeds” are thrown around like a car in a four-wheel drift.

Better Engines Need Better Filters

Better oils used in better engines mean the need for better filters is more important than ever.

10 Cartridge Oil Filter Tips

Cartridge oil filters make potential mistakes more likely because they require more knowledge and tools to properly change the oil than a canister filter.

0W16 Versus 0W20 Oil

0W16 oil is designed to increase engine efficiency and reduce engine warmup time. What do we need to know about it?

Curing Intercooler Condensation And Oiling Issues

The combination of a turbocharged, small displacement package pays off in improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions, but some tradeoffs may require extra maintenance or runaround solution for an OE issue on specific engines.

VIDEO: Common Places For Oil Leaks

Andrew Markel discusses common areas where oil may leak, and chemical solutions for stopping them.