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synthetic oil

The Long Run: Synthetic Oil In High Mileage Engines

Manufacturers of engine oil, that lubricating lifeblood of every car, have long caught on to the notion that people are keeping their cars for an increasing amount of time.

By Matthew Guy
June 26, 2018
news
Oil Leak

Insider Report: Why you really should fix that oil leak

During my time in the car repair business, I have heard more than a few consumers decline to fix their car's oil leak because it isn't that important. Here is a great example of just how wrong they ar

By Gary Grant
January 10, 2014
news

Is vegetable-based motor oil
the wave of the future?

By Peter Gorrie
May 30, 2013
news

Cheeky Tesla vanity plate sticks it to oil producing nations

By Jim Kenzie
November 22, 2012
news

Green Wheels: Going through Oil Country in a fuel miser

Prius v a fine choice for long-distance trek through badlands.

By Peter Gorrie
September 7, 2012
news

Peak oil: Are we looking at it all wrong?

By as early as 2015, global demand for oil will begin to decline, some scientists say. Not because we'll have run out of the fossil fuel, but because we just won't need as much of it.

By Sarah Butzen, Evergeek Media
May 31, 2012
news

Oil Viscosity: What's right for your vehicle?

Wheels contributor Gerry Malloy explains oil viscosity.

By Wheels
November 25, 2011
news

A litre of motor oil has a lot more than oil in it

Wheels contributor Gerry Malloy spells out what's in a litre of motor oil - and it's not all oil.

By Wheels
November 11, 2011
news

Oil changes don't need reminders

Oil, your vehicle's lifebloodMark Richardson, June 11

By Wheels
June 17, 2011
news

Is it safe to put oil on wheels to reduce rust?

Putting oil on the wheel bolts when changing or rotating tires can be a very dangerous move.

By Wheels
April 26, 2011
news

Spanish drivers slow down amid Libya oil chaos

Spanish drivers slowed down Monday to obey a new speed limit set by the government to reduce energy use amid soaring fuel prices.

By Wheels
March 7, 2011
news

Spain to lower speed limit as oil prices rise

Spain says it will lower highway speed limits and cut train ticket prices in an emergency energy-saving initiative because of higher oil prices.

By Wheels
February 25, 2011
news

My First Car: James Cameron - oil-hating, muscle-car guy

Film director James Cameron remembers his first car.

By Wheels
October 8, 2010
news

Special oil pump helps deliver exact oil amounts; conserves fuel

(Sep 2, 2010) - The oil pump in the engine of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze takes a laid-back approach to its work, delivering the precise amount of oil needed during all driving conditions.

By Wheels
September 2, 2010
news

Oil changes: who's right - automaker or dealer?

The manual says one thing and my dealer says another. Who should I believe?

By Wheels
June 24, 2010
news

Oil: The life blood of a racing car

Here is an interview with the Ferrari F1 oil manager, who explains what's involved with racing oil.

By Wheels
June 11, 2010
news

His 1948 Studebaker: great styling but it burned oil

(Oct 29, 2009) - Jim Love lives in Grimsby, Ontario, and reads this column in the Hamilton Spectator:

By Wheels
October 29, 2009
news

Long idling wastes fuel, pollutes air and oil

Q: A neighbour has a 2008 GMC Sierra diesel truck, which he idles after starting for up to 20 minutes in any type of weather. Is this necessary?

By Wheels
August 8, 2009
news

Lithium unlikely to deliver us to post-oil nirvana

Lithium is a hot commodity – key to a hoped-for climate-friendly transportation future.

By Wheels
August 1, 2009
news

Motor oil runs in Andretti veins

At the Andretti family resort, the members of a clan synonymous with speed enjoy no end of high-revving recreational choices.

By Wheels
July 9, 2009
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