Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Think of motor oil as the life’s blood of your car’s engine. Checking it on a regular basis is a key part of keeping your ...

Engine oil is crucial to keep your car running smoothly, and while your engine isn't supposed to consume oil like it uses up fuel, you still tend to lose some of it as you use your vehicle daily. So, ...

It sounds like a basic procedure — pull the dipstick, check the oil level, and top off if needed. However, if that is your whole game plan, you might be missing what the dots and lines on that metal ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. If you're confused about motor oil—the right time to change it, how often to change it, what's the best oil for your ...