Oil is the lifeblood of your car’s engine. Staying on top of your oil status may be a car owner’s most important maintenance task. It’s a check that remains relatively simple despite other areas of ...

For years, drivers were told that they needed to change their car's oil every 3,000 miles. But as engines have grown more efficient and oil formulas have improved, that rule of thumb is no longer a ...

It's important to check your owner's manual to find out how frequently you should change your oil. The old standard of changing your car's oil every 3,000 miles might not apply. Your father or ...

Do you need a Battery Tender? How's your infotainment screen? Were you overcharged for an oil change? The Car Doctor answers your questions.

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 ...

Is there any nugget of shade tree mechanic wisdom more cherished than the 3,000-mile oil change interval? Passed down from one generation to the next, the idea that the single best strategy for ...

Lamborghini is among the most expensive cars to buy, let alone own. The prices for the luxury car start at $200,000 and can quickly rise to over $500,000. However, when it gets to maintenance, things ...

My wife was coming home when the car just went completely dead; no crank no start. How long before I'll have to worry about the battery in my hybrid? What do you recommend I change out now that we're ...

For years, drivers were told that they needed to change their car's oil every 3,000 miles. But as engines have grown more efficient and oil formulas have improved, that rule of thumb is no longer a ...