Keeping your car's oil pressure within the correct range is an important part of vehicle maintenance — but what exactly is ...

So on a very technical level — like, an extreme technicality — an engine will indeed run without oil in it. That said, never actually do such a thing, even as a test or a "joke." ...

Yes, of course the engine dies. That's what happens when you run an engine without oil. What's surprising is how long it takes this Honda Civic's engine to die.

As such, putting aviation oil in a car engine is not recommended, as it may lead to premature wear. Let's discuss the specifics of why that is and the various needs of each engine type.

Synthetic motor oil lasts longer and protects engines better than conventional oil, and here's the science behind whether to ...

In short, yes, a Wankel rotary does, in fact, need oil changes, and they typically need them more frequently than the average car. For instance, most sources recommend oil changes every 2,000 ...

As I drove, I didn't see any drop in oil pressure or hear any weird mechanical sounds, so I'm wondering what damage (if any) I might have done to the engine, driving all that way without a cap.

‘Nissan Kicks the Bucket’: Mechanic works on car that’s gone 30,000 miles with no oil change. Can the engine be saved? ‘I will never understand how people can spend thousands of dollars on ...