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Routine oil changes are an essential part of keeping your engine happy and healthy. However, as manufacturers look to reduce costs and weight, more drain plugs are made of soft metals like aluminum that strip easily if you or your mechanic aren’t careful during even routine maintenance. A stripped oil drain plug can lead to major…
Engine oil color can tell you a lot about what’s going on inside your motor.
There are a lot of myths surrounding the synthetic oil vs. conventional oil debate. Here are the facts.
Worried about accidentally overfilling engine oil? Don’t panic — here’s how to get things back on the level without doing damage to your vehicle.
Choosing the right engine oil weight doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s a look at what the numbers on the bottle actually mean.
A leaky oil drain plug can make a mess in your driveway, but check out our tips for dealing with this important and inexpensive fix.
Do you need high-mileage oil for your car? Find out if it’s time to make the switch.
A bad oil pressure sensor can be dangerous if left unchanged. Here are 3 signs that your oil pressure sensure is on the way out.
Mixing antifreeze in oil is not something your car appreciates, but it’s not an outright disaster. Don’t panic! You can fix this mistake.
Winter vehicle maintenance involves checking four car fluids before the season’s worst weather arrives.