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Oil drains from a car during an oil change.

Posted November 10, 2020 Maintenance

How Long Does an Oil Change Take?

How long does an oil change take? It can depend on who is doing the work and the specifics of your vehicle.

Posted October 9, 20201 Comment Know How

Quiz: Do You Know How to Change Your Own Oil?

Learning how to change your own oil is an easy way to dip your toes into the world of automotive DIY. Take this quiz to test your oil change IQ.

Posted September 24, 2020 Maintenance

Going With The Flow: How an Engine Oil Filter Works

When your car alerts you that it’s time for an oil change, how quickly do you do it? If your answer is that you thought the warning light was just … Continue Reading Going With The Flow: How an Engine Oil Filter Works

Technician installing new engine oil filter

Posted September 8, 2020 Maintenance

How to Remove a Stuck Oil Filter and Prevent Future Problems

Whether you’re a professional technician or DIY mechanic, you’ve probably confronted at least one stuck oil filter in your career. Here’s how to fix it.

Posted August 19, 2020 Maintenance

Getting Ready For Your First DIY Oil Change: 4 Tips For Success

Maintaining your own vehicle can be a rewarding experience. One of the most common beginner DIY projects is an oil change. The key to success for any automotive project is … Continue Reading Getting Ready For Your First DIY Oil Change: 4 Tips For Success

Posted August 11, 20203 Comments Know How

How To Use Sea Foam Motor Treatment: 3 Ways To A Cleaner Fuel System

Over time, the internals of your engine can get clogged up with all kinds of nasty stuff. Inside the crankcase, where the oil lives, varnish and tar build up on … Continue Reading How To Use Sea Foam Motor Treatment: 3 Ways To A Cleaner Fuel System

Posted August 5, 2020 Know How

How to Conduct Your Own RV Oil Change

Even if you’re a pro at changing your car’s oil, your RV can still present a challenge. Here are a few tips and tricks for conducting an RV oil change.