Q: What is the proper way to interpret the reading on the oil dipstick? I have a 2017 Chrysler 200 that takes six quarts of oil. The fill line on the dipstick has a section that reads “safe zone.” The ...

We here at Diesel Power feel bad every time we hear about one of you losing an engine. If the motor ran good for decades without many problems, we can accept the passing after a little mourning.

General Motors is issuing a new Customer Satisfaction Program for Chevrolet Medium Duty 3500 / 4500 Low Cab Forward trucks equipped with incorrectly calibrated engine oil dipsticks. The new Customer ...

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Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...

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If you live in a region with below freezing temps, you may have heard of engine block heaters. Here's what they are, the different types, and how they work.