Cars with internal combustion engines — as opposed to electric vehicles, which still depend on a few fluids themselves — require various fluids to keep everything running smoothly. If you've been ...

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 ...

Recently, Jalopnik discussed whether pre-filling your oil filter during do-it-yourself oil changes was still good advice or a relic from the past. Opinions in the comments section were firmly divided ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Save money and time by changing your own oil. Interested in doing your own oil change and confused by all the ...

I've performed countless oil changes in my personal vehicles over the last 45 years. I had the process drilled into my head at an early age by changing the oil in my family's dirt-track race car ...

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 ...

This one is for the newbies. Don't be embarrassed — changing your own oil for the first time is a big moment! It's more than just maintenance, it's pretty much a rite of passage, and learning to do it ...

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 ...

While engines, especially light-duty diesel engines, have become far more advanced over the years with the addition of high-pressure common-rail direct injection, sophisticated turbocharging, and ever ...