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Should You Use Synthetic Oil in Your Car?
Consumer Reports presents the advantages and downsides of using synthetic oil in your car, and why you might want to consider synthetic engine oil.
5 Things to Know About Oil Changes for Your Car
CR shares five things to know about oil changes for your car, including when and how often to change the motor oil and whether your car needs synthetic oil.
How to Get More From Your Car's Motor Oil
CR’s experts explain how engine oil works, when to check oil, and what's the right oil to choose—conventional or synthetic.
How to Make Your Car Last 200,000 Miles and More
Many of today’s cars last for 200,000 miles or more with few, if any, major repairs. CR shares its research and advice on how to make your car last.
How to Check Engine Oil the Right Way
Consumer Reports' simple, step-by-step how-to guide on how to check engine oil on the dipstick and make sure the oil level is perfectly topped off.
We Pit Laneige Lip Mask Against 9 Others to Find the 5 Best
For this review of the best lip masks, CR tested overnight lip balms from Byoma, Drunk Elephant, Fenty Beauty, Laneige, Lanolip, Neutrogena, and other brands.
How to Choose a Baby Lotion Without Harmful Chemicals
Consumer Reports and Made Safe reviewed popular products from Aquaphor, Aveeno, Burt's Bees, and other brands to find safer, more sustainable baby lotions.
Best Gift Ideas for Your Wedding Registry, Based on CR's Tests and Evaluations
Whether you’re building your own registry or shopping for a happy couple, these are the best-performing home products to consider.
These Popular Snacks Contain High Levels of Additives and Contaminants
Tests by Consumer Reports and Yuka found high levels of additives and contaminants in popular products from Cheetos, Hostess, Jell-O, Kool-Aid, Takis, and more.
6 Best Shower Cleaners, Tested and Reviewed
We tested 12 shower cleaners, from brands Clorox, Wet & Forget, Zep, Lysol, and more, to find the best ones for getting rid of soap scum and other stains.
I Washed Dishes With a Dish Soap Sheet and Was Pleasantly Surprised
One writer used dishwashing detergent sheets from Lucent Globe to find out if she should replace her liquid dish soap with this new form of dish soap.
Consumer Reports' Guide to Car Maintenance
Consumer Reports lists common car maintenance items, such as oil changes, coolant flush, brake pads, and tire rotation and balancing, plus their typical cost.
Best Organic Baby Formulas From Our Tests
See the best organic baby formulas from Consumer Reports’ lab testing on infant formulas.
The 5 Best Shampoos, Evaluated and Reviewed
Consumer Reports testers put their hair through a 12-week boot camp to find the best shampoos for curly, fine, and color-treated hair.
Best and Worst Laundry Detergents of 2026
Our breakdown of the best laundry detergents saves you the guesswork and helps you avoid the worst performers from Consumer Reports' tests.
How to Stain a Deck
Expertly applied wood stains can add beauty and protection to decks, fences, and furniture. Here's how to apply stain like a pro.
5 Ingredients to Watch Out For in Beauty and Personal Care Products
How to avoid chemicals like PFAS, parabens, phthalates, and lead that may be in your makeup, shampoo, and other cosmetics and personal care items.
Best Deals During Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is nearly over, and you can find plenty of deals on everything from headphones and streaming devices to air fryers and vacuums.
Does an ‘Eco-Friendly’ Diaper Really Exist?
CR evaluated 31 diapers to bring you a guide to materials and how to read packaging, plus our top choices.
3 Best Hardwood Floor Cleaners, Lab-Tested and Reviewed
To find the best cleaners for hardwood floors, we tested several popular hardwood floor cleaners to find the ones that can clean up tough messes the best.
