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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

For vehicles that use internal combustion engines, oil is a vital component. It's responsible for lubricating the engine's internal moving parts, like the crankshaft and camshaft(s) and preventing the ...

To some folks, performing an oil change may be therapeutic or even enjoyable, but most enthusiasts would rather be driving or riding instead. If there's a silver lining to completing an oil change on ...