Automotive expertise from NAPA AUTO PARTS
Searching for oil filter maintenance info? Check out all the oil filter maintenance related articles here on the NAPA Know How blog. We’ve got Know How for all!
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
As a beginning DIYer most people buy a basic tool set that can handle a variety of tasks. Those basic tools are great and lay a firm foundation for a … Continue Reading 7 Must-Have Specialty Tools For The Growing DIYer
Learning how to use an oil filter wrench is a good addition to your DIY auto repair know-how. Here’s a rundown of every type on the market.
More auto manufacturers are tucking oil filters into out-of-the way places. Consider installing a remote oil filter to make routine oil changes a breeze.
Changing your oil filter (and oil, of course) is the cornerstone of responsible engine maintenance. But what happens when you go to do the thing and your oil filter is uncooperative? If you know how to remove a stuck oil filter you can get back to taking care of your car to keep it running smoothly….
There are many types of oil filters, and they all play a role in protecting your car’s engine. Let’s take a look at how they differ.
Changing your oil regularly is the cornerstone of good car maintenance. It’s not the cleanest job, but just about anyone can do it. So read up on some tips and tricks to make the job easier, then gather the following tools and supplies and get to it.
Occasionally, you may remove a spin-on oil filter to find that it has become bloated at or near the top of the can. Because no other damage is evident, other … Continue Reading What Causes Oil Filter Bloat?
What happen when a spin-on filter is removed from service and upon inspection it is noted that the filter has collapsed in on itself. Why? What has caused this condition? What … Continue Reading What Causes Oil Filter Collapse?
How often should you change your oil filter? The answer is every time you change your engine oil. Here’s why.