I finally got around to changing the oil and filter on the C 650 GT and here’s my report. It’s a relatively easy job, with no surprises. It would be nice if BMW had a shop manual though; I don’t know ...

Editor’s Note: Most of the information you’ll need to change the oil and filter on a Ducati Multistrada can be found in my Ducati Oil and Filter Change article. After a year or so of ownership, I had ...

The synchronized movement of an internal combustion engine is a romantic tale in engineering. As the engine performs an initial task thousands of times per minute for hours, the mechanical ballet ...

Changing oil is usually easy. In fact, unless it's impossible to reach your oil filter and/or oil drain plug, you have good reasons to change your oil and oil filter yourself: It's cheaper, you know ...

DIY oil changes are notorious for being messy, but a few creative hacks can eliminate the struggle. By using everyday items ...

Learning to perform the old-fashioned oil change on your own car is considered a rite of passage by some folks, where boys and girls mature into full-fledged members of the motoring world. Each ...

Is It Easy To Change Engine Oil At Home? Changing your own oil is the cheapest way to perform the most important piece of maintenance on your car, truck, or SUV. It’s also a great way to keep a close ...

I STILL remember learning from my father how to carefully remove a dipstick to check the oil level in our cars. It was drilled into me — along with turning off the lights when you left a room and ...

Oil in a car that is not driven should be changed at least every 6 to 12 months. While unused motor oil can last for years in a container, oil inside an engine degrades faster due to oxidation and ...

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 ...