I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the ...

The oil drain plug is typically a reusable part in older cars with old-school metal or aluminum oil pans. With most only needing a rubber O-ring or crush washer replacement whenever they're reinserted ...

If you followed our advice about socket sets and garage door openers, you’re well on your way to dabbling in a bit of automotive DIY. A good place to start? The simple oil change. Since oil is the ...

Of the many automotive fluids that your car uses, one of the most well-known and important is engine oil. Most people understand that oil is vital for their cars' performance, and many people are ...

Whenever you change your vehicle’s oil, some of the old stuff always gets left behind. Your average lube tech isn’t flushing out all the oil galleys before unscrewing the drain plug, and really, there ...

Across the board, there are a few maintenance tasks that are incredibly simple on most vehicles. Swapping out windshield wiper blades, replacing the cabin air filter, and even repairing small cracks ...

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.

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 ...

The oil pan is attached to the bottom of the engine with bolts and is the reservoir for oil that gets pumped throughout the engine to lubricate, clean and cool moving parts. A pump forces the oil from ...