Let’s explain all of those confusing numbers, letters and terms to help you choose the right oil for your car.

The Ford 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine is known for reliability and durability. What type of oil does it use, and how ...

If you've ever examined the packaging on your engine oil, you may have noticed a letter C among all the other information.

“The old belief that if you start an engine on one brand/type of oil that you should stay with that oil is really part of a long-standing myth,” says Mark Betner, manager of heavy-duty engine ...

At lower viscosity, synthetic oil holds up better in high temperatures. If you’re the diligent type who checks your engine oil level at least once a month (as CR recommends), there’s a chance ...

The precise amounts of these vary by engine type. Typical figures include about 300 parts per million (ppm) for iron and below 30 ppm for lead and copper. In most instances, the oil filter will ...

That said, while engine oil doesn't freeze completely ... make sure to check your owner's manual for supported oil types, and to consult a mechanic.

If you're a driver of A Certain Age like I am, you may remember that, back in the day, car engines used heavier oil. You're not imagining things here, this isn't some kind of Mandela Effect thing ...