Quick-lube oil changes use $3 filters without anti-drainback valves, causing dry starts that grind metal and destroy engines ...

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 ...

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 ...

Changing a car’s oil is something everyone should know how to do. Fresh oil is essential for keeping your engine healthy, and swapping it out at manufacturer-suggested intervals is easy enough that ...

The oil filter’s job in your Toyota Corolla is to make sure no impurities in the engine oil get to ruin parts that are rubbing on each other. But with time, it gets clogged up and you need to change ...

Before we dive headfirst into the fascinating topic of oil filters, let's address the title of this article real quick. At first glance, it could be construed that we are of the mind that spin-on oil ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

An oil change costs from $30 to $100 at quick lube shops. Be prepared with your car's make, model, model year, trim level and engine size when requesting quotes. Many, or all, of the products featured ...