Q: I changed the oil but not the filter on our 2006 VW Beetle. Why? Because it’s such a pain dropping the belly pan. I know I ...

More than 70 years ago, an auto parts maker had an it’s-so-simple-it’s-brilliant idea — replace your car’s oil filter with a roll of toilet paper.

Recently, Jalopnik discussed whether pre-filling your oil filter during do-it-yourself oil changes was still good advice or a relic from the past. Opinions in the comments section were firmly divided ...

Whether you're running the Dusy Trail, the Rubicon, Moab's Hell's Revenge, or maybe just cruising a Colorado backroad over Pearl Pass, there is one thing that keeps you from walking: Oil. We all know ...

Oil filtration might not be as sexy a topic as locking differentials or coilover shocks, but clean oil is the lifeblood of your engine. You may think that your oil filter is not that important, but ...

On a shelf in my garage sits a truly shocking collection of oil filters, including those for cars I don't even own. I'm not sure I have a good explanation for my obsession, other than simply that oil ...

Changing the oil in your car is a necessity. If you’re a do-it-yourself oil-changer, you’re probably used to buying oil filters. Oil filters sift out contaminants in your oil and recirculate it into ...

Q: I changed the oil but not the filter on our 2006 VW Beetle. Why? Because it’s such a pain dropping the belly pan. I know I’m mixing fresh oil with the dirty in the filter, but am I risking any real ...