After a while, your engine may start accumulating sludge and deposits that can adversely affect your vehicle’s power and performance. These contaminants can clog oil passages, restrict oil flow, cause ...

Anyone remotely familiar with diesel engines understands the importance of oil and coolant, as they are the lifeblood of the powerplant. Oil lubricates, water cools—and one without the other typically ...

Hello Paul, my Mercedes C200 has been parked for four years and I have been advised to flush the engine. Apparently the oil has become thick and lumpy. Can I flush it at a petrol station? George Hello ...

Hello George, I have my reservations about the traditional flushing of engines. Before I share my concerns, let us understand why flushing of the engine is done. Engine flushing is the cleaning of ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I have a question about engine flushing. The other day, I went to my usual mechanic for my 3,000-mile oil change and tire rotation, and he tried to sell me on a "Bilstein Engine ...

Q. I recently brought my car into a franchise shop for an oil change. I pulled in when I saw that they changed oil for $24.95, which is a little cheaper than most places. After about five minutes, a ...