Playing second fiddle to the dreaded check-engine light is the oil light, one of the many dashboard warning lights that you shouldn't ignore when it illuminates while driving. Some cars have multiple ...

For most drivers, an oil change is a quick, hassle-free service that typically puts you out no longer than an hour and costs you (give or take) a hundred bucks. But even if you're perfectly on top of ...

Apart from maintenance on other component-related issues, there may be just simple things that require your attention. After all, even a regular oil change is far more complex than it used to be ...

Every car has its own language of light-up hieroglyphics on the dashboard. They’re your car’s way of asking for help. But those lights are not always easy to interpret. What it means: Typically red, ...

Here are 2025's most popular questions and answers from The Journal's Car Doctor column, from rotating tires to oil changes.

Motor oil runs throughout your engine, lubricating and preventing damage to critical parts to ensure it operates smoothly. Other fluids have their own purposes, such as lubricating the transmission, ...

Your car's dashboard has a number of different warning lights and indicators. Any enterprising gearhead who has driven a lot of old cars can likely tell you how many times they have driven with the ...