Journal

An oil analysis report turns used engine oil into a snapshot of what is happening inside an engine. It can reveal wear, contamination, overheating, fuel…

Classic cars need a different oil strategy from many modern vehicles. Older engines often have wider bearing clearances, flat-tappet camshafts, cork or rope…

Choosing an oil filter for a ute is more involved than matching a brand name to a vehicle badge. A Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger or Isuzu D-Max may have several…

Many Australian drivers top up engine oil with whatever suitable bottle is available. A vehicle may be parked in a Brisbane driveway, travelling through…

High-compression engines generate greater cylinder pressure and combustion heat than conventional low-stress designs. That extra pressure can improve power and…

Choosing engine oil can seem like a matter of matching numbers on a bottle. In reality, viscosity affects how quickly oil reaches moving parts, how well it…

Choosing engine oil for a pickup truck is less about finding the most expensive bottle and more about matching the lubricant to the engine, workload and…

Turbocharged engines produce strong power from relatively small capacities, but that efficiency creates demanding conditions for the engine oil. The lubricant…

A small oil spot under the front of a car often comes from the drain plug rather than a major engine fault. The sealing washer can flatten, crack or remain…

Choosing the right transmission fluid for a Nissan Altima CVT is more important than simply finding a bottle labelled “CVT.” The 2013–2020 Altima uses Nissan’s…