Engine Oil

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 […]

Oil Pan Gasket Leak – How to Diagnose and Confirm the Leak

05/28/2025

An oil pan gasket leak is something no one wants. But, oil pan leaks are probably the most common leaks. So, it is not uncommon, for the gasket to wear out and start leaking oil. […]

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. […]

Engine Oil Leaks – How To Find Them – Repair Recommendations

04/18/2025

Engine oil leaks, can simply be minor annoyances, or they can be serious threats, to the life of your engine. So, having engine oil leaks, means that you have, less lubricant inside the engine. And, […]

White Stuff Under My Oil Filler Cap – What Is It ? Is It Bad ?

04/07/2025

So, you take the oil cap off of your valve cover, to top off your oil. Then, you find milky creamy white stuff, coating the bottom of the oil cap and down into the filler […]

Automotive Engine Failure: Warning Signs And Major Causes

03/24/2025

Automotive engine failure, is usually one of the last things to happen in your vehicle. Still, automotive engine failure, does happen more than you think. But, there are ways that you can reduce the amount […]

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 […]

Antifreeze In Oil: Means Your Engine Is Leaking Internally

01/27/2025

Antifreeze In Oil, is a sign of an internal leak. And, is usually caused by a bad gasket or engine failure. When Antifreeze mixes with engine oil, it robs the oil of its lubricating properties […]

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 […]