It's fine to remove an oil drain plug with a wrench or socket. But should you use a torque wrench when reinstalling the drain plug (assuming you don't have a quick drain plug)? It seems like a simple ...

It's no secret that the modular line of Ford motors is nothing short of legendary. Sure, the first two-valve examples weren't well received, but in time enthusiasts grew to appreciate the "cammer" ...

A small but telling change has taken place under the hoods of modern vehicles: reusable metal oil drain plugs are being replaced by single-use plastic ones. Once a durable, serviceable part of the car ...

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 ...

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 ...