There are many reasons why it's better to let your car's engine cool down before checking the oil level with the dipstick or ...

Motor oil plays an important part in keeping the components of an engine lubricated. Without it, the engine would slowly tear itself apart bit by bit. In order to keep the engine working correctly, ...

You're on a long drive, the oil light flickers on, and you pull over to check the dipstick. It's low, but the engine's hot. Should you wait for it to cool down, or top it off before it becomes a ...