Oil is the lifeblood of your car’s engine. Staying on top of your oil status may be a car owner’s most important maintenance task. It’s a check that remains relatively simple despite other areas of ...

Without the help of an auto shop, your first attempt may be messy and difficult, but the work will only get easier the more ...

At a time when vehicle diagnostics can demand a computer science degree, being able to get some insight into your engine health with nothing but a rag and a bit of know-how can be downright refreshing ...

The average car has around 30,000 parts and many fluids are used to keep them running properly. The most important fluids are motor oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, washer fluid and coolant.

If you've overfilled your car's oil, there are two basic methods for remove the extra. One works from above the car, the ...

According to Fullyglued, he left his 2023 Hyundai Palisade in his garage for 16 hours before checking the dipstick. When he first checked, the dipstick read that his oil level was a little low. But ...

Did you know that opening the hood and explaining how to check the oil is a part of the driver's license exam in both the U.K. and Ireland? It should probably be that way everywhere. Knowing how to ...

It's important to check your owner's manual to find out how frequently you should change your oil. The old standard of changing your car's oil every 3,000 miles might not apply. Your father or ...

We still don't entirely understand why new cars have stopped coming with oil dipsticks installed. Car manufacturers claim the shift towards digital monitoring is happening to improve accuracy and ...