Oil changes are a key part of regular maintenance on your car, but the process involves more than just changing the oil. You'll also change your oil filter. All oil eventually gets dirty as it moves ...

For those who aren't avid automotive enthusiasts, a vehicle's engine probably isn't at the forefront of your mind too often.

Engine oil is the unsung hero that is under your hood, silently performing its magic to make your car go. We tend to assume ...

This serves as the entry and exit point for oil. Small holes around the edge facilitate the free flow of oil into the container. The threaded center hole is where the oil flows out and also how the ...

Oil filtration might not be as sexy a topic as locking differentials or coilover shocks, but clean oil is the lifeblood of your engine. You may think that your oil filter is not that important, but ...

This paper explains the mechanisms that affect lubricating oil consumption in stationary gas engines. It explains the positive and negative consequences of oil consumption. It discusses the importance ...

The 3,000-mile oil-change rule is a relic of a time with less advanced engines and motor oils. But shops still push that ...

Get rid of destructive heat with an external oil cooler for your engine, transmission, power steering and rearend. Have you ever considered how hot oil gets inside your engine, transmission, ...

Niel traces his automotive roots to a dad and grandfather that were car guys. After a childhood spent reading his dad’s Car and Driver magazines, Niel started working on family cars in the driveway ...