Q: I took my car to my local mechanic to get an oil change, and he said the bolt to the oil pan was loose, so he put another one in. After a few days, I noticed oil spots on the ground, so he said he ...

Removing a seized oil drain plug can be difficult, but it's not impossible. Here are some of the best methods to try when ...

Do you have a 7.3L Power Stroke-powered truck with a rusty, leaking oil pan? If so, welcome to the club. This is a common problem, especially in areas where road salt is used. The oil pan on our ...

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 ...

Your car's engine, whether gas, diesel, or hybrid, requires sufficient oil to operate smoothly. Too much oil is bad for any engine, but the right amount offers protection against cold starts, reduces ...

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 ...