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A 2020 Honda Civic instrument panel powers on during startup.

Posted March 11, 2022 Maintenance

How to Reset the Oil Life on a Honda Civic

Here’s how to reset the oil life on a Honda Civic. Even though the instructions change from model to model, you can follow these basic steps.

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 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 June 22, 2020 Maintenance

How Often Should I Get an Oil Change?

If you’re like every other car owner, you’ve probably wondered, “How often should I get an oil change?” Here’s the answer to this common question.

Ford F150 engine air filter swap is a great First Time DIY Car project

Posted April 13, 2020 Maintenance

Building A Foundation: Four First Time DIY Car Projects

Tackling your first DIY automotive project may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. The key is picking the right starting place to ensure success. There are certain DIY … Continue Reading Building A Foundation: Four First Time DIY Car Projects

Clean cylinder head - Oil Life Percentage

Posted February 17, 2020 Maintenance

Understanding Your Oil Life Percentage For Proper Maintenance

Oil life percentage is one of those readouts on a modern automobile that isn’t always so easy to understand. Here’s what it really means.

Engine oil cap on a car. Getting ready to change the oil on your car? Here are the tools you'll need to get the job done.

Posted September 4, 2019 Maintenance

Tools Needed To Change Oil: Are You Ready?

Changing your own oil is easy, but you need the know-how. Here are the tools needed to change oil on your own.

An engine oil filter. You might have heard one of these five oil myths, but here's why they're so dangerous.

Posted June 20, 2019 Maintenance

5 Oil Myths Ready To Kill Your Car

Mankind has been using oil for at least 4,000 years, and oil myths are not isolated to miracle cures: There are plenty of oil myths ready to kill your car.

Beakers with different liquids. Oil additives make up a large part of engine oil. Wrapping your head around the different types of additives in oil can be a daunting task. Here's a quick guide to getting a better understanding of what's in your oil.

Posted June 3, 2019 Maintenance

Oil Additives: What’s In My Engine Oil?

Oil additives make up a large part of engine oil, but why are they so important for your engine? Isn’t oil good enough?

An engine oil filter. If you've ever wondered what you need to change your car's engine oil, here are the essentials.

Posted April 26, 2019 Featured

Changing Your Oil: The Essentials

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.