Lubricating oil in any type of internal combustion engine, unless protected by an adequate oil filter, can become contaminated to the point where internal damage is done to the engine and operating ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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What to Know About an Oil Filter Change

Want to take the best possible care of your vehicle? Learn all about oil filters and when and why your car needs an oil ...
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 ...
A new ultra-fine oil and fuel filtration system used in the shipping and commercial vehicle industries is now available in versions that fit farm machinery. Made by German filter manufacturer Micfil, ...