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Is there a difference between summer oil and winter oil for your car or truck? The answer is a little more complicated than simply yes or no. Which oil you should put in your motor depends on the manufacturer specifications, how much stress you put on your vehicle and where you drive…
From simple care to basic maintenance, young car enthusiasts should have these essential skills before embarking on more complex projects.
Engine oil turns black for a few reasons, including time and additives. Here’s how to tell when it’s time for a change.
Sticking to a car maintenance schedule can simplify your efforts to care for your vehicle and extend its life.
The car maintenance schedule you follow will correspond to the way you drive, which may mean more frequent service than you’d expect.
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.
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.