Oil leaks are common with older vehicles, but diagnosing and fixing them isn’t always a straightforward process, leading many to question if they are covered under their vehicle’s warranty. We’ll ...

An engine oil pan, also known as an oil sump, is a metal container that sits at the bottom of an engine block, underneath the crankshaft, and holds the engine oil. The oil pan is responsible for ...

Lou Trottier says the problem likely involves low-friction piston rings, which increase fuel efficiency but can also be problematic in older vehicles ...

Out of the four cars I own, there's only really one that can be considered "modern," and next year it'll be old enough to get Bar Mitzvah'd. Still, I have a kid now, and that means I really should ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader frustrated by yet another leaking oil pan in their Ford truck. The post A pickup’s persistent plastic pan problems appeared ...

A glance at the pavement in parking lots or at intersections where a stop is required shows the severity of oil leaks on most cars. One of the most common problems with used cars, especially ones that ...

The oil pan's role on a Toyota VVTi or any other engine is to collect the lubricating oil falling from its components to be absorbed back by the oil pump and recirculated. Due to its position at the ...

First, understand that on most modern passenger vehicles and light trucks, oil pans — for engines or automatic transmissions — come in two basic forms: Stamped steel and cast aluminum. Steel units are ...