Motul has become the first brand in India to launch a product called ECO-TEC 5W-30, that conforms to API’s (American Petroleum Institute) latest specification API SP, and ILSAC GF 6A standards for ...

Shell Lubricants is rolling out a new full synthetic engine oil for gasoline-powered pickups. Shell Rotella Gas Truck will be offered in three viscosity grades: 0W-20, 5W-20 and 5W-30 beginning in ...

With so many available motor oil brands and several labels like "synthetic blend," "full synthetic," or "conventional," the process of choosing one for your car has now become somewhat tedious. It ...

Amsoil has a complete line of diesel engine synthetic oils. The line features the Signature Series Max-Duty Synthetic in 5W-40, 5W-30, 10W-30, 15W-40, and 0W-40 grades. The line also includes ...

Synthetic motor oil offers many advantages over conventional engine oil. Synthetics resist chemical degradation far better than traditional oils, and they typically have a higher viscosity index that ...

I’ve been getting a lot of mail regarding using synthetic motor oil in vehicles. Questions such as: Should I use synthetic oil? Does it work better in some cars than others? Does it cost more? Do I ...

You've heard it before. Oil is the lifeblood of your engine. The purpose of motor oil is to lubricate and protect your engine from heat and friction; the two major enemies of your engine. Without oil, ...

Although most drivers might not pay it too much thought, picking the right motor oil can have a significant impact on the expected life of the engine's components. There are so many oils to pick from ...

You're staring down two shiny jugs at the auto parts aisle. One says semi‑synthetic, the other full synthetic, and you're thinking maybe they're basically the same, right? Maybe that's just a ...

A longtime mechanic recently broke down how motor oil that’s labeled full synthetic oil isn’t 100 percent synthetic. Rich, or Fordbossme (@fordbossme), has already gained a loyal following for his ...