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What to Know About an Oil Filter Change

Want to take the best possible care of your vehicle? Learn all about oil filters and when and why your car needs an oil ...
A mechanic found Walmart’s Super Tech oil filter was noticeably shorter than Motorcraft and NAPA alternatives, meaning less ...
The line at the quick-lube goes around the building and nearly to the street. But the auto parts store parking lot is empty--now’s your chance to show the wife that it really is cheaper and easier to ...
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 ...
Your engine's oil filter has a critically important job. The soup-can-size filter at the bottom of your engine needs to remove contaminants and particles from your hard-working engine's oil so they ...
I finally got around to changing the oil and filter on the C 650 GT and here’s my report. It’s a relatively easy job, with no surprises. It would be nice if BMW had a shop manual though; I don’t know ...
The oil in your motorbike’s engine plays an incredibly important role. It acts as a cushion between moving parts, such as between camshaft and head, reducing friction and wear. Related: Best socket ...