While we normally think of engine oil as a closed-loop system, the reality is that oil picks up particles and contaminants all the time. There's a reason why engine oil turns black over time, after ...

In 1959, auto mechanics used one of two types of filters when they changed motor oil: a spin-on type in a metal canister that became popular in the mid-1950s, or one with a removable filter element ...

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 ...