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 ...

In an average four-cylinder engine running at 1,500 revolutions per minute, 50 explosions to convert the chemical energy from fuel into mechanical energy that moves a vehicle are happening every ...

Take a look inside and compare new vs. used spin-on oil filters. If oil is the lifeblood of an engine, then the oil filter is its liver. Changing your oil and filter regularly is the difference ...

Oil changes are a key part of regular maintenance on your car, but the process involves more than just changing the oil. You'll also change your oil filter. All oil eventually gets dirty as it moves ...

Before we dive headfirst into the fascinating topic of oil filters, let's address the title of this article real quick. At first glance, it could be construed that we are of the mind that spin-on oil ...

While engines, especially light-duty diesel engines, have become far more advanced over the years with the addition of high-pressure common-rail direct injection, sophisticated turbocharging, and ever ...

Taking practical precautions prevents problems when servicing common cartridge-style oil filters. My last column covered cautious procedures for all oil and filter changes; this time I will focus on ...

DEKALB, Ill. (WLS) -- Should you use the manufacturer's brand when changing your oil filter and replacing other car parts? "I don't understand," said Tamya Washington as she listens to the rattling ...

(upbeat music) Hi, I'm Joe Wiesenfelder with cars.com. Few elements in your car are as simple or as crucial to its operation and longevity as these two items here, it is motor oil and an oil filter.

While we normally think of engine oil as a closed-loop system, the reality is that oil picks up particles and contaminants all the time. There's a reason why engine oil turns black over time, after ...