Q: I have a couple of friends: one swears by oil additives – especially the brand Lucas – and another claims an oil additive ruined his truck engine. What is your take on oil additives? A: Some oil ...

Walk into any parts store and you'll see the rows of glossy bottles promising to stop engine wear, boost fuel economy, and make your old clunker run like it just rolled out of the factory. The auto ...

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TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global metalworking fluid, grease, and lubricating oil manufacturers, notably those seeking new, more sustainable lubricants using renewable base oils/high-quality additives ...

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Marvel Mystery Oil, or MMO, — to the uninitiated, it may sound like a magical substance concocted from secret ingredients, and in some ways, that's exactly what it is. However, others may see it as ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader curious about using Marvel Mystery Oil. AP Photo/David Zalubowski ...

Given the chore of changing it every few months, the typical motorist realizes that engine oil degrades over time. Some will also notice the mysterious codes for the different grades—10W-40, 5W-30, ...

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Dim’s fascination with cars began when he was just six. Born into a family of car enthusiasts and racing drivers, he started learning basic mechanics and driving from an early age. While he loves ...