John’s post on Valvoline’s oil change interval survey results got the attention of our readers, so perhaps now it’s time for a slightly different perspective on the topic. If one accepts the fact that ...

I have been in the auto repair industry since 1972 … hummmm, a simple calculation of the math illustrates that I have been in car repair for, uh, well, let’s not go there. It makes me depressed. You ...

If you’ve been pushing 10,000 to 15,000 miles in between an oil change, car experts say you could be risking your engine’s health. In a video with over 242,000 views, workers at autobody shop Royalty ...

Changing oil is a vital part of car maintenance. It makes sure your pistons keep popping and your crankshaft keeps cranking. Not following the directed oil change schedule can lead to rough idling, ...

Historically, owner-operators have been religious about changing oil in their trucks at low-mileage intervals. At the same time, advancements in engine and oil technologies have allowed engine ...

Is there any nugget of shade tree mechanic wisdom more cherished than the 3,000-mile oil change interval? Passed down from one generation to the next, the idea that the single best strategy for ...

Oil reduces friction between rubbing surfaces and protects the engine from wear by creating a thin film. After the car has been idle, all the oil accumulates in the sump. When starting the engine and ...

Oil change advice has not kept pace with how quickly engines and lubricants have evolved, and outdated rules of thumb can quietly cost drivers money or shorten engine life. I want to cut through the ...

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is releasing new oil change filters that extend drain intervals to 1,000 hours for articulated haulers, wheel loaders, and excavators. Longer intervals save ...

With the exception of electric vehicles, all other cars (including your hybrid) have an oil filter. Regarding routine maintenance, the engine oil and oil filter are items that need to be replaced more ...