As someone who's driven classic cars daily for around 15 years, as well as working on and restoring such cars throughout my education, I take vintage automotive maintenance very seriously. Many of ...

If you want your 1974 Maserati Bora to last, use the best oil additive you can find. Photo credit: David Traver Adolphus / AutoGuide.com. Most drivers know that regular oil changes are necessary to ...

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 ...

Putting vegetable oil in a car engine is a terrible idea and should never be done, or at least that's what some experts say. What do real-life tests show?

Everything, even the smallest of things, can affect the performance of your engine. Whether topping off your fuel tank or driving on motor oil past its expiration date, you're slowly killing your car.

It doesn't matter if you have a hybrid or conventional gas-powered car, a good motor oil can make the difference between a long-lasting engine and a sputtery ride. Here's what you should look for when ...

Engine oil is crucial to keep your car running smoothly, and while your engine isn't supposed to consume oil like it uses up fuel, you still tend to lose some of it as you use your vehicle daily. So, ...