Changing your own oil can save money and prevent unnecessary upselling. Check your oil level and type before starting the process, using your owner's manual or online resources. Gather the necessary ...

When you need to change your oil filter, it's tempting to skip the messy oil change and just swap the filter, but is that the right thing to do?

Regularly changing the oil in your vehicle is one of the most basic yet important maintenance tasks. You can take it to a local auto shop to have a professional handle it or try to save a few bucks ...

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 ...

John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, hears from a reader considering an oil change on the first anniversary of their SUV's purchase. The Car Doctor hears from a reader considering an oil change on ...

In today's high-tech cars, the "Change Engine Oil" message is no longer just a calendar reminder slapped on a windshield at 5,000 miles. Many vehicles now use an oil-life monitoring system that tells ...