Motor oil is an essential element of the engine. It plays a major part in lubricating the moving parts and helps reduce deposit build-up, prolonging the service life along the way. If you don't change ...

At a time when vehicle diagnostics can demand a computer science degree, being able to get some insight into your engine health with nothing but a rag and a bit of know-how can be downright refreshing ...

Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

Without the help of an auto shop, your first attempt may be messy and difficult, but the work will only get easier the more you do it.

When there's too much oil, you can loosen the drain plug slightly to release the excess. If you'd rather avoid crawling under ...

Although most modern cars will warn you if the engine oil level is too low, it’s a good idea to check it for yourself the old fashion way, as you cannot always rely on electronics alone. Oil is very ...

CARS.COM — We’ll pull no punches in saying it: Engine oil is a crucial thing to keep tabs on from a maintenance perspective. That means you should check your vehicle’s engine oil at least once a month ...

When it comes to cars, the transmission or gearbox is one of the most vital components. This part is responsible for scaling engine power output to different driving situations, like accelerating and ...

So you're all scared about the condition of your transmission, whether or not you've properly filled it with whatever fluid it's so thirsty for. Unfortunately for you, your car's manufacturer hates ...

You should check your engine's oil level regularly, but how can you do that if the dipstick is stuck or broken? There are ...

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 ...

We've been enjoying our long-term 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon equipped with the long-awaited 3.0L EcoDiesel. In day-to-day life it's been everything we'd hoped for, knocking down solid mileage numbers ...