Oil changes are a key part of regular maintenance on your car, but the process involves more than just changing the oil. You'll also change your oil filter. All oil eventually gets dirty as it moves ...

Without the help of an auto shop, your first attempt may be messy and difficult, but the work will only get easier the more you do it.

In an average four-cylinder engine running at 1,500 revolutions per minute, 50 explosions to convert the chemical energy from fuel into mechanical energy that moves a vehicle are happening every ...

Gather a group of gearheads together and there's bound to be some friendly disagreement over various upkeep and maintenance rituals. For example, whether it's worthwhile to replace your oil drain plug ...

More than 70 years ago, an auto parts maker had an it’s-so-simple-it’s-brilliant idea — replace your car’s oil filter with a roll of toilet paper.

It's good practice to replace the oil filter with a new one when changing your car's engine oil. The oil filter is a crucial element of an internal combustion engine. Without it, manufacturers would ...

Motorcycle oil filter removal nightmare - How to remove an oil filter when all else fails. Do you ever regret taking on a ...

Recently, Jalopnik discussed whether pre-filling your oil filter during do-it-yourself oil changes was still good advice or a relic from the past. Opinions in the comments section were firmly divided ...

A new video has hit the net claiming that the factory engine oil filter installed on the 6.6L V8 L5P turbodiesel Duramax under the hood of the Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD heavy-duty pickups ...

It's important to check your owner's manual to find out how frequently you should change your oil. The old standard of changing your car's oil every 3,000 miles might not apply. Your father or ...