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

(L) Oil pan from right side: blue arrow = oil filter cover (17 mm hex); red arrow = center 8 mm Allen bolt; white arrow is the other (correct) 17mm hex drain plug. (R) Oil pan, left side: yellow arrow ...

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.

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 ...

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.