To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...

Toyota has recently published the owner's manual for the redesigned Tacoma, which comes with 2.4-liter turbo muscle. Codenamed T24A-FTS, the four-cylinder lump requires 87 octane or higher. The 2024 ...

My brother has a 5.0 small-block Ford in his 1949 Ford. The engine came from a police car and it was equipped with an oil cooler. We both live in Arizona and even on the hottest days his car never ...

Many enthusiasts look to diesel motor oil as a high-zinc alternative, but is it the best choice? A certified lubrication expert explains the difference. It is widely known that diesel engine oils ...

This paper explains the mechanisms that affect lubricating oil consumption in stationary gas engines. It explains the positive and negative consequences of oil consumption. It discusses the importance ...

For vehicles that use internal combustion engines, oil is a vital component. It's responsible for lubricating the engine's internal moving parts, like the crankshaft and camshaft(s) and preventing the ...

Choosing the right motor oil is paramount to car maintenance. It's not a particularly exciting task, whether shopping for or changing your oil, but if you don't pay the proper attention, then you aren ...

Diesel engines have been around for more than half a century. Chances are that if you are around fleets or equipment, you have encountered a diesel engine. They have been described as the workhorses ...