Changing your car’s engine oil at home is a simple DIY task that improves performance, extends engine life and saves money. With basic tools, proper lifting, draining old oil, replacing the filter and ...

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 ...

Engine oil and cold weather don't mix well. Here's why viscosity matters, how cold affects oil flow, and how the right oil can protect your engine all winter.