All cars, even brand new ones, consume a tiny bit of oil during normal operation. It's just a natural part of the internal combustion process. Various factors determine just how much oil a vehicle in ...

An automobile engine is a complex arrangement of moving metal components that require a critical element in order to function: oil. Without the lubrication provided by engine oil, friction, heat, and ...

Too much oil can cause low oil pressure just like too little oil. A ticking sound or a low oil-pressure light could indicate too much oil is in the engine. Drain off excess oil to avoid damage to your ...

Consumer Reports has looked back at some of its surveys on reliability and oil burning, so it decided to update their story on the topic. It all started with an editor of the American publication who ...

You pull the dipstick, wipe, re-dip, and there it is — your oil level has dropped lower than a discount muffler after a speed bump. You immediately leap to worst case scenarios like fried piston rings ...

Ford’s popular 5.0-liter Coyote V8 is the focus of a new class action lawsuit, with owners claiming the engine burns oil at a rapid rate and accusing the automaker of knowingly concealing the issue.

My car recently has started this phenomenon of burning through oil when I go up steep grades (such as going up mountain passes). For example, in the last month I've burned a quart of oil out of my ...

Choosing the right motor oil is paramount to car maintenance. It's not a particularly exciting task, whether shopping for or changing your oil, but if you don't pay the proper attention, then you aren ...