From the archives: A lack of lubrication is the most common cause of engine component failure, so consider these factors with your oiling system.

And why? Because oil is essential to keeping your engine alive, but did you know your oiling system might cause a loss of horsepower? Well, it's true.

The pressurized wetsump oiling system on most production vehicles will look like this. Oil is stored in the oil pan and sucked into the oil pump (which is also located in the oil pan) to be pumped ...

The basics of an automobile engine require lubrication. This means the role of the oiling system is critical to performance and especially critical for high-performance applications. To help you ...

How does a dry sump systems support your engine differently than a wet sump system? Let's take a look at the mechanics behind both and when they're used.

What's a dry sump oiling system? Well, it's probably easiest to explain what it isn't. It's not like the oil system on most production cars.

In other words, as it mixes with the engine oil, the additive creates a thin coating everywhere in the oiling system. This coating reduces friction, improving power output and fuel economy.

Though a small amount of extra oil added to your engine shouldn't affect it, if you overfill it, that can turn into bad news. Here's why and the easy fix.

The oil pressure you see -- or don't see, if you're stuck with a modern warning light -- is generated by the pump pushing oil through the system. So what's considered normal?