When choosing an engine oil, there are plenty of great oil brands to choose from. But what if you're looking to save a few bucks? How do you choose a cheap engine oil that won't break the bank or ...

If you want to cheap out on engine oil, you can. But if you plan on keeping a car long-term, it's better to pay up. If you're like me, you're probably always stressing about what type of oil to ...

When discussing cheap motor oil and whether it is safe to use it in your car, the answer is yes, you can — as long as it meets certain minimum requirements. What you should not be using is low ...

When is a preventive oil change at an independent mechanic or quick-lube shop the wrong thing to do? If you own a Kia vehicle, it might end up costing you a lot of cash down the road. Kia issued a ...

That's the subject of this new video from Engineering Explained, where host Jason Fenske first points a thermal camera at a cheap single-cylinder engine running with oil, then the same engine ...

which clue you into what may be contaminating your engine’s oil (be it soot, coolant, fuel, or dirt), are also the norm. The best part about an oil analysis is that it’s cheap insurance.