It's a common misconception that engine oil being dark is a sign that it needs to be changed, but in reality, this is usually more of an indication that the oil is doing what it's supposed to be doing ...

This may sound like something out of the original "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" TV series, but you can tell a lot about engine health by pulling out the dipstick, reading the oil level, and ...

A federal pipeline agency has proposed a $243,800 fine against the operator of the 800-mile trans-Alaska pipeline, related to a small crude oil leak in a pipeline heating system north of Fairbanks.

Your car's engine, whether gas, diesel, or hybrid, requires sufficient oil to operate smoothly. Too much oil is bad for any engine, but the right amount offers protection against cold starts, reduces ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An interactive website unveiled this week offers new detail on what kind of pollutants, at what quantities, scientists believe ...

Large methane leaks at oil and gas facilities across the United States not only unleash massive plumes of the potent greenhouse gas, but also carry a toxic mix of air pollutants that jeopardize the ...

As GM Authority has covered in-depth for months now, General Motors has issued a recall for certain units of the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine. Part of this latest GM engine recall ...

Oil pipeline company Enterprise Products reported a crude oil leak earlier this week from its terminal in southeast Houston, according to a company statement released late Wednesday. The leak occurred ...

Oil leaks can turn car ownership into a frustrating mess. Whether you’re someone who checks the driveway every morning or only notices trouble when the low oil light flashes on the dash, it’s a ...

One of the most prolific Mercedes-Benz engines, the 3.5-liter V6 is usually pretty solid, but not always. No engine is perfect, but some are so well engineered that they’re close enough, and the ...

When buying a car, two questions often concern buyers: will my car suffer from oil leaks by the time it hits 100,000 miles, and can I trust the engine’s oil seals to last as long as the vehicle itself ...