I might be in the minority of car owners, but I actually enjoy changing my oil. My local big box store has bargain prices for jugs of long-lasting full-synthetic oil and carries OEM filters, so I can ...

It's fine to remove an oil drain plug with a wrench or socket. But should you use a torque wrench when reinstalling the drain plug (assuming you don't have a quick drain plug)? It seems like a simple ...

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 ...

Across the board, there are a few maintenance tasks that are incredibly simple on most vehicles. Swapping out windshield wiper blades, replacing the cabin air filter, and even repairing small cracks ...

A magnetic oil filter drain plug and/or an oil filter magnet add one more potential layer of engine protection. Do they work? Residue on the drain plug says yes, but it’s anyone’s guess with the oil ...