Tire rotation, vehicle alignment, and an oil change are all pretty basic practices of car maintenance items you should check ...

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 ...

A. This drain plug issue was a common problem, so much so that Subaru came out with a new design drain plug. The new drain plug is 17mm, whereas your car’s original drain plug used a 14mm wrench.

A magnetic oil filter drain plug and/or an oil filter magnet add one more potential layer of engine protection. Do they work? Residue on the drain plug says yes, but it’s anyone’s guess with the oil ...

Changing your vehicle's oil yourself is a great way to save money, but a stripped oil drain plug can be a tricky problem. Here's how to remove it.