Your engine's oil filter has a critically important job. The soup-can-size filter at the bottom of your engine needs to remove contaminants and particles from your hard-working engine's oil so they ...

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 ...

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 ...

Shell Lubricants’ new Lube Express system has emerged from tests in Australia, promising a quicker way to complete oil changes. Technicians can even complete the work without getting their hands dirty ...

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 ...

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 ...

This one is for the newbies. Don't be embarrassed — changing your own oil for the first time is a big moment! It's more than just maintenance, it's pretty much a rite of passage, and learning to do it ...

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 ...

Whether you're changing your oil filter yourself or trying to save a little money on a quick lube shop, it's easy to assume any oil filter that's the right size for your engine will get the job done.