A potential shortage of synthetic motor oil could increase oil change prices by as much as 40%.

If you’ve noticed synthetic motor oil getting more expensive—or even just harder to find—there’s a reason for it, and the ...

Even if the war with Iran ends tomorrow, we'll be feeling the impact at the lube shop for quite some time.

Synthetic oil is the go-to for lots of car guys these days, but what’s the big deal about it? If you’re a dude who loves his ride and wants to keep it purring like a kitten, you gotta know the ins an ...

Synthetic oil used to be something only performance cars needed, but not anymore. Now it’s the manufacturer-recommended engine lubricant in many mainstream vehicles, such as the Subaru Forester and ...

A new oil shortage could become the auto industry's latest supply chain issue as synthetic motor oil supplies tighten amid ...

Companies like Nissan and Toyota are preparing dealer service centers for a motor oil shortage. Here's how it could impact ...

As any car owner will tell you, routine maintenance on any automobile can be extensive and, depending on where you go, expensive. Road-ready tires, new filters, fresh coolant, and more need to be ...

For as long as I’ve been driving, I’ve been changing oil. Longer than that, actually — before I even got my license, I did a lot of the maintenance and repair work on the family car. It seemed natural ...

There are key differences to putting synthetic oil, compared to the regular variety, in a weed trimmer. These relate to ...

Q: Can I switch from synthetic oil to regular oil? I read it's a myth, but my mechanic says you can’t. By the way, I still read your column here after I moved to Venice, Florida. A: Synthetic oil and ...