Q: A chain oil change place stripped the screw that lets oil out from my oil pan, which causes small amounts of oil to leak out. A local auto shop said I have no choice but to replace the entire pan.

Q: I have a 2004 Saturn Vue with a 3.5 liter V-6 engine and ia all-wheel-drive. I recently changed the engine oil. When I was removing the drain plug, some of the treads came out of the plug from the ...

Tip: Always use a system when you do an oil change: Do each part of the job in order, and don't change that order from job to job. This may sound unduly restrictive if you like to improvise, but if ...

There are a few pros and cons of a DIY oil change. For instance, a stuck oil filter is one of the issues that can stump home mechanics. Fortunately, filters usually give way when employing specialty ...

I might be in the minority of car owners, but I actually enjoy changing my oil. My local big box store has bargain prices for jugs of long-lasting full-synthetic oil and carries OEM filters, so I can ...