The ads claim Slick 50 can do a world of good in your car. With just one application, this pricey (about $35) engine additive promises to reduce wear, improve horsepower, increase gas mileage and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Regardless of whether you drive an old Camry or high-performance sports car, your vehicle will have a specific maintenance schedule. It will ...

Diesel engine oil additives are popular add-on layers of protection, but many of their cornerstone benefits are already engineered into base lubricants. Brian Humphrey, OEM technical liaison for Petro ...

It happens almost like clockwork during every oil price shock. The price of gasoline jumps to stratospheric levels in the states, and the search is on for a wonder engine additive that will ...

Cummins Inc. recently endorsed two fuel additives, marking the first time the diesel engine maker has taken such a step. The original equipment manufacturer’s move reflects an evolution of fuel ...

Additives represent 15 to 20 percent of a gallon of oil with the balance being high-quality base oil. Additive packages play a key role in helping to keep an engine clean and protected from varnish ...

Engine oil additives, in general, are meant for the engine's well-being but they do have a few drawbacks Photo credit: Thinkstock Engine oil additives improve lubrication, performance in extreme ...

Engine oil turns black from a combination of combustion byproducts, heat oxidation, and detergent additives suspending carbon particles in the fluid. Black oil is not automatically a sign of a problem ...

June 15, 2015 – For many years (and still today), the diesel engine manufacturers have advised their equipment buyers to avoid using diesel fuel additives of any kind. This position is expected given ...

When you build, rebuild, or buy a new engine, one necessary concept for you to consider is that of breaking the engine in properly for use. This is an important part of your engine's life, and without ...