The change follows a massive recall and a more recent NHTSA investigation into GM's L87 V-8 because of a potentially catastrophic issue.

GM's recall of hundreds of thousands of 6.2-liter V8 engines meant inspections for all and new engines for some, with ...

A car smelling like burning oil is usually caused by oil leaking onto hot engine parts (like the exhaust manifold) or ...

The GM L87 engine recall that has affected almost 600,000 full-size trucks and SUVs in the U.S. and has led to multiple ...

GM has issued updated guidance to its dealers with regard to the engine oil spec used for units of the 6.2L V8 L87 engine ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As engine standards change, the oil that protects them has to change too — especially for drivers buying new trucks in the next ...

In the world of automotive engine oils, 0W-20 is one of the thinnest, though oils as thin as 0W-8 are now used. The 0W stands for 0-weight in winter, and the 20 stands for 20-weight when the oil is ...

Last year's L87 engine recall stipulates that some units will need an engine replacement. Which raises a question - are the ...

Under normal circumstances, most modern engine oil and gasoline brands work fine on their own to keep your engine running smoothly. But there may be cases where even the best of them could use a ...

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 ...

The Ford Godzilla V8 engine was supposed to be a reliable powerhouse with throwback technology, but a lack of oil pressure at ...

Hello Paul, some people say you should service a car every 5,000km, while others insist 10,000km is fine if you use good oil.