While we normally think of engine oil as a closed-loop system, the reality is that oil picks up particles and contaminants all the time. There's a reason why engine oil turns black over time, after ...

Taking practical precautions prevents problems when servicing common cartridge-style oil filters. My last column covered cautious procedures for all oil and filter changes; this time I will focus on ...

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 ...

Gather a group of gearheads together and there's bound to be some friendly disagreement over various upkeep and maintenance rituals. For example, whether it's worthwhile to replace your oil drain plug ...

Before we dive headfirst into the fascinating topic of oil filters, let's address the title of this article real quick. At first glance, it could be construed that we are of the mind that spin-on oil ...