Home mechanics have been pouring vegetable oil into engines for years, sometimes in the fuel tank, sometimes straight into ...

Embedded viscometers using acoustic-wave-sensing technology give early warnings of oil degradation and contamination in diesel engines that could lead to premature engine failure. The detector spots ...

Based on a recently granted patent, a Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) sensor could be used to measure the viscosity, density, temperature and mass flow of motor oil. Integrated Sensing Systems ...

Stricter federal regulations are reshaping the engine oil industry. PC-12 and low-viscosity HDEOs can help with compliance and performance. As the temperatures rise and the days become longer, your ...

The second car that I ever owned was a 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 with a 6.6L Duramax diesel engine under the hood. It wasn't my first choice, but it was a hand-me-down from my father after my 1993 ...

It’s an advanced, next-generation engine oil standard focusing on ultra-low viscosity oils for modern engines. When purchasing oil, look for the API Service Symbol "Donut" on the label, which is an ...