Cars with internal combustion engines — as opposed to electric vehicles, which still depend on a few fluids themselves — require various fluids to keep everything running smoothly. If you've been ...

On a shelf in my garage sits a truly shocking collection of oil filters, including those for cars I don't even own. I'm not sure I have a good explanation for my obsession, other than simply that oil ...

Foremost, an oil filter should remove abrasive particles, most of which are too small to see with the naked eye. Because of their invisibility, particles less than 100 microns tend to be treated as an ...

Analyzing the oil in your vehicle is like sending your blood to the lab for tests. An engine oil analysis can provide clues about the health of your engine – without any invasive surgery. By analyzing ...

If you visit a forum that is focused on motorcycles or even on a dedicated model of a vehicle that is appreciated by enthusiasts, you are bound to find lengthy discussions about oil, as well as oil ...

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 ...

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 ...

We can thank advertising for our belief that crankcase oil loses its efficacy after only 3,000 miles. Sure, if you driving style is purely short trips (so the engine never warms) in harsh climates ...

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 ...

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