Motor oils are broadly categorized into fully synthetic, conventional, and synthetic blends (also called semi-synthetic or part synthetic), with semi-conventional and high-mileage full synthetics ...

GREENSBORO N.C. – Both full and semi-synthetic diesel engine oil blends are increasingly being viewed as the “base oil” for heavy trucks in the future, even though such blends are expected to make up ...

As any car owner will tell you, routine maintenance on any automobile can be extensive and, depending on where you go, expensive. Road-ready tires, new filters, fresh coolant, and more need to be ...

Semi-synthetic engine oils are a blend of mineral oil and man-made materials. Synthetic oils are your best bet if you want better engine performance without shelling out a fortune Photo credit: ...

When it comes to the topic of synthetic oils for your vehicle, you’ll likely hear plenty of opinions that are divisive when it comes to their advantages compared to conventional oils. Some automotive ...

I’ve been getting a lot of mail regarding using synthetic motor oil in vehicles. Questions such as: Should I use synthetic oil? Does it work better in some cars than others? Does it cost more? Do I ...

CARS.COM — The variety of oils on the shelf at an auto parts store can bewilder those unprepared for a do-it-yourself fill-up, but if you’re looking for the fastest answer to whether or not you should ...

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 ...

There’s no NASCAR, 1967 Ferrari F312, Porsche 911, or even your daily driver Hyundai Sonata without oil. Whether conventional or synthetic, engine oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle. Back to oil, ...