Motor oil is confusing and using the wrong type can result in costly engine damage. Here we'll explain the types so you can ...

It also uses an oil pump to pressurize the oil and send it through the motor. If either of these components fails or becomes damaged, the motor may be unable to maintain the proper oil pressure.

Q: I have a 2010 GMC Sierra with a 5.3-liter engine. Recently the check engine light came on and, after having it diagnosed, I was told the oil pressure sensor switch was faulty. I had the switch ...

In this tech article CAR CRAFT performs a comparison test looking at several oil pumps from Milodon Performance Products for small-block Chevy engines as well as various oil viscosities from Lucas ...

Dry Sump Basics. In a typical wet sump oiling system, an internally mounted pump pulls oil out of the pan through a pickup tube. Pressurized oil is then routed through the main galley in the block ...

Q:Hello, my name is Joel. I recently purchased my first Corvette, a C7 Stingray. This may be my first Corvette but it will definitely not be my last. What a magnificent car. When it comes to my ...

Hyundai Motor and Kia have recalled more than 91,000 recently released U.S. vehicles because of a potential fire hazard in their newer models. The electrical components of the vehicles' oil pump ...

Now, the concept of a wet belt isn’t exactly unique to the 1.0-liter EcoBoost. In fact, Ford used a similar setup in later-year 2.7-liter and 5.0-liter engines (though in the latter case, those ...

Motor Oil Basics Motor oil is an essential engine lubricant that reduces friction between components while the engine works. Correctly picked motor oil also serves other purposes: cleaning up and ...

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Palisade Tucson, 2023 Sonata, Elantra, and Kona vehicles. The electronic controller for the Idle Stop & Go oil pump assembly may ...

A whole new engine before you'd even need an oil change. 5. Lubrication: Traditional cars collect oil in the oil pan and pump it into the engine, but a race car moves fast enough that, with that ...