Lubrication

Engine Oil Pressure Warning – Possible Causes And Testing

09/22/2025

Suddenly, an engine oil pressure warning light or a low oil pressure reading, appears on your dash. At that point, the engine oil pressure warning, is the only thing you should be thinking about. Above […]

Engine Lubrication Problems – Lack Of Oil, Causing Engine Wear

08/20/2025

To start with, a poor maintenance routine is by far one of the biggest causes of, engine lubrication problems. Not only that, extended oil change intervals, are responsible for low engine oil levels. And subsequent, […]

Engine Oil Pressure Low – Common Causes And Ways To Fix It

08/12/2025

The first sign of trouble, may be a flickering oil light or a low engine oil pressure reading. Consequently, low engine performance, engine noise and even poor starting, can all be caused by, low engine […]

Engine Sludge – Causes and Prevention Tips

05/25/2025

Engine sludge forms, as the engine oil oxidizes and breaks down. During oxidation the oil combines with dirt, fuel, metal particles, water, gases, and coolant. As a result, leaving behind deposits, recognized as engine sludge. […]

Valve Stem Seal Failure: Follow The Symptoms and Conditions

04/04/2025

The purpose of the valve stem seal, is to prevent the oil from the cylinder head, entering the combustion chamber. So, the valve stem seal, plays a critical role in controlling valve lubrication, as well […]

Fuel Getting Into Engine Oil: Learn The Cause, Effect And The Fix

03/20/2025

First, fuel getting into engine oil is bad. Because, it lowers the lubricating qualities of the oil. And, it lowers the engine oil viscosity, causing the oil to thin out to a dangerous level. Above […]

Fuel Wash: What is it – Check If You Have It – Common Causes

03/03/2025

There is a condition, that adds to many engine failures, generally referred to as, “fuel wash”. Above all, there is only thing protecting your cylinder walls and bearings, from fuel wash. Consequently, that is, the […]

Engine Oil Consumption Is On The Rise: Where It Goes, And Why

02/12/2025

So, engine oil consumption, is now going up, as the oil change intervals, become higher. But, most modern engines, don’t suffer from, engine oil consumption. That’s why, many vehicle owners, forget to regularly check their […]

Low Oil Pressure: Troubleshooting, Actually Starts At The Dipstick

02/02/2025

Low oil pressure is something no one wants, but it happens more often than you think. Consequently, low oil pressure, can cause damage to different engine components, spelling trouble for your engine. A good place […]

Engine Bearing: How They Actually Work: Failure Warning Signs

12/08/2024

An engine bearing is a small and relatively inexpensive component, of an internal combustion engine. However, failure of an engine bearing most often leads to, serious reconditioning work of the engine. Most often, including its […]

Low Or High Oil Pressure: Is One Actually Better Than The Other

12/04/2024

A customer changes his brand of oil and then, complains of low or high oil pressure. So, is this perception or reality, and is one condition actually better than the other. Why don’t customers complain […]

Engine Oil Sludge: Is Caused By Your Engine Oil Breaking Down

11/28/2024

So, engine oil sludge, is actually the thickening, and breaking down of your engine oil. As a result, it’s increasingly less able to do the hard work, of lubricating and cleaning the engine. Engine oil […]

Oil Filter: A Dirty Oil Filter, Will Obstruct The Flow, Of Clean Oil

09/02/2024

Your typical oil filter has to perform, a crucially important job. The oil filter removes, solid contaminants, such as dirt, carbon and metal particles from the engine. Before, they can damage bearings, and cylinder wall […]

Piston With Piston Rings and Their Location

Engine Piston Rings – How Do They Work – How Can They Fail

07/22/2024

First, engine piston rings, have one of the most important jobs. Because, they seal the combustion chamber, while dissipating heat. And, they need to ensure that no oil reaches the combustion chamber, while keeping the […]

Valve Stem Seals: Basic Function, Seal Types, Failure Symptoms

06/04/2024

Valve stem seals, control the lubrication of the valve stem, as it moves up and down in the valve guide. By specific design, all valve stem seals are made to include, a precisely controlled leak. […]

Gas Getting Into Oil – What Can Cause This To Happen, And Why

02/22/2024

When changing your oil, one of the worst things to notice, is the smell of gas in the oil. Because, it means that gas, is somehow making its way into your engine’s oil. However, it […]

Engine Bearing Clearance – Is Way More Important Than You Think

12/30/2023

Engine bearing clearance, is very important and can cause early failures if not correct. Engine bearings should operate with, the least amount of engine bearing clearance as possible. So, tighter oil clearances, produce less peak […]

Close-up of performance engine camshaft and flat-tappet lifters being lubricated with high-zinc engine oil.

Zinc Additives In Engine Oil, Do We Need Them Anymore

12/28/2023

The Problem with Modern Low-Zinc Oils For years, car makers said to use zinc for engine health. Why do modern oils have less zinc and phosphorus? The shift started with the American Petroleum Institute (API). […]