QUESTION: While having my 1996 Toyota Camry (45,000 miles) serviced recently, I was handed a brochure by the service technician and told it was time to have my engine flushed (to the tune of $129) by ...

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 ...

At 170,000 miles there are bound to be some hydrocarbon deposits in the fuel system, and some sludge in the sump, particularly if the oil has ever been changed by siphoning rather then draining via ...

Car enthusiasts often refer to two types of engine degreasers, which often come neatly packaged in aerosol cans, pump spray bottles, or degreasing wipes. Solvent-based engine degreasers contain ...

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 ...

I have a 2019 Renault Captur 1.5 dCi. I bought it with 11,000 miles on the clock in July 2020. Recently, I had it serviced at an independent garage. The garage performed an engine flush as part of the ...

Goodrich has won contracts that are expected to generate up to $400 million in revenue for its Pump and Engine Control Systems division over 15 years. The contracts, to be announced today, all involve ...

Dear Car Fix: I have a 2004 Kia Spectra, a four-cylinder with 54,000 miles, and a 2009 Kia Rondo, six-cylinder with 4,500 miles. So obviously they are not driven much. Recently I went to the local car ...

You already know that an oil change is a key part of making sure your engine performs. Even the best engine oils break down over time. Additives are used up, particulates and soot enter the mix, and ...