If you do your own oil changes, clean the drain plug and washer with rags before reinstalling your oil pan. Some plugs are magnetized to...

Don’t overfill your engine crankcase with oil. If you do, the oil can rise into the crankshaft, where air bubbles will get churned into...

Frequent oil changes were key to keeping your car on the road another year. And while owner’s manuals for today’s cars recommend...

For an accurate reading, follow this procedure: Run or drive your car for about 15 minutes to warm the oil; then park the car in a level...