The theoretical maximum viscosity of motor oil could be beyond human comprehension.

You could save as much as 1 percent on your fuel economy simply by switching from a 15W-40 engine oil to a 10W-30 engine oil, according to new research from Chevron Oronite.

The thinner in oil is the easier it pumps through the engine, which leads to a fuel economy improvement. We can all understand that, but there's a lot more to oil viscosity than how thick it is. I ...

After studying physics and music composition at Brown, Eric B. Sirota went to Harvard where he received his PhD in Physics in 1986, studying with Prof. Peter Pershan. He then joined Exxon(Mobil)’s ...

Fluid dynamics is the branch of physics concerning fluid flow. It is distinguishable from other disciplines in fluid mechanics as it deals with fluids in motion. In physics, a fluid is a substance ...