The line at the quick-lube goes around the building and nearly to the street. But the auto parts store parking lot is empty--now’s your chance to show the wife that it really is cheaper and easier to ...

Changing your own oil can save money and prevent unnecessary upselling. Check your oil level and type before starting the process, using your owner's manual or online resources. Gather the necessary ...

Changing oil is usually easy. In fact, unless it's impossible to reach your oil filter and/or oil drain plug, you have good reasons to change your oil and oil filter yourself: It's cheaper, you know ...

I've performed countless oil changes in my personal vehicles over the last 45 years. I had the process drilled into my head at an early age by changing the oil in my family's dirt-track race car ...

With the exception of electric vehicles, all other cars (including your hybrid) have an oil filter. Regarding routine maintenance, the engine oil and oil filter are items that need to be replaced more ...

The synchronized movement of an internal combustion engine is a romantic tale in engineering. As the engine performs an initial task thousands of times per minute for hours, the mechanical ballet ...