With the exception of electric vehicles, all other cars (including your hybrid) have an oil filter. Regarding routine maintenance, the engine oil and oil filter are items that need to be replaced more ...

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 ...

When you think about Tesla's electric vehicles (EVs), maintenance is the last thing to come to mind, knowing that they don't rely on internal combustion to run. Many would-be Tesla owners even assume ...

It's good practice to replace the oil filter with a new one when changing your car's engine oil. The oil filter is a crucial element of an internal combustion engine. Without it, manufacturers would ...

If you visit a forum that is focused on motorcycles or even on a dedicated model of a vehicle that is appreciated by enthusiasts, you are bound to find lengthy discussions about oil, as well as oil ...

It’s been something of a debate for a while now, but it seems that both oiled and non-oiled (or dry) reusable air filters are going to stick around in the automotive aftermarket. Both have their ...

Recently, Jalopnik discussed whether pre-filling your oil filter during do-it-yourself oil changes was still good advice or a relic from the past. Opinions in the comments section were firmly divided ...

Q: I changed the oil but not the filter on our 2006 VW Beetle. Why? Because it’s such a pain dropping the belly pan. I know I ...

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