Synthetic oils have caused countless debates and confusion across nearly every automotive forum, and often with good reason. Legally, the term “synthetic” has a pretty loose definition. While some ...

Changing fluids in a pickup truck has been necessary since the first one rolled off the assembly line more than 100 years ago. Vehicles — and what goes into them — are constantly changing and ...

There’s no NASCAR, 1967 Ferrari F312, Porsche 911, or even your daily driver Hyundai Sonata without oil. Whether conventional or synthetic, engine oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle. Back to oil, ...

WASHINGTON — Some drivers are skeptical of advice they get from mechanics, but AAA said its independent evaluation has determined synthetic oil is better for your vehicle’s engine than conventional ...

So, you mixed synthetic oil and conventional oil. You screwed up, and now you're wondering if what you did will have catastrophic consequences. Whether it was a simple accident or if you did it on ...

Q: Can I switch from using regular to synthetic motor oil in my car without damage? A: You sure can. In fact, many new car manufactures now recommend only synthetic engine oils and will actually void ...

Conventional motor oil or synthetic motor oil? That is the question when getting an oil change, and it's an important one. Both are designed to help keep your engine and its various components ...

Q: Can I switch from synthetic oil to regular oil? I read it's a myth, but my mechanic says you can’t. By the way, I still read your column here after I moved to Venice, Florida. A: Synthetic oil and ...

It has come to notice that each time you visit to get your vehicle’s oil changed to your trusted shop and the service attendant asks you-synthetic or regular? To answer this question you must know, ...

Consider paying a bit more for synthetic. Quick: synthetic or conventional, which is the better oil? Many gearheads will swear by synthetic oil, while more frugal car owners may opt for conventional ...