Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Changing your own oil is a relatively quick and easy way to save a ...

Without the help of an auto shop, your first attempt may be messy and difficult, but the work will only get easier the more ...

Unless you own an electric vehicle, routine oil changes are part of keeping your car’s engine in good running condition. You don’t necessarily have to head to your dealership or local mechanic to get ...

I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the ...

I recently visited a major, national oil-change business. I was shocked to see them run a hose down my dipstick tube and suck ...

The oil drain plug is typically a reusable part in older cars with old-school metal or aluminum oil pans. With most only needing a rubber O-ring or crush washer replacement whenever they're reinserted ...

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 ...

To understand how overfilling your engine oil is too much of a good thing, it’s helpful to provide a little background. Engines are comprised of hundreds of precision-crafted parts working in unison ...

The Lamborghini Huracán's V10 needs eight oil drain plugs because of its dry sump oiling system, which uses a separate oil ...

Tip: Always use a system when you do an oil change: Do each part of the job in order, and don't change that order from job to job. This may sound unduly restrictive if you like to improvise, but if ...