Oil Changes

By cyclecyco

1 comments

After reading an article from Marlainemarie on recycling I thought I would write an article on disposing of waste oil. Like myself there are lots of folks out there that prefer to do their own vehicle maintenance... more »

How to Prepare Your Vehicle For Winter

By w1z111

0 comments

Anyone who lives in an area where winter weather creates all sorts of driving challenges knows how important it can be to have a vehicle one can depend on. Anybody who has had the misfortune of breaking down, or getting stuck, or otherwise ... more »

How to Save on Gas Part 2

By 1creativemama

1 comments

Okay so you are saying I know most of these tips in part 1. So here are a few more ideas that are not as known. Start saving gas during this tough times... more »

How to Choose the Correct Engine Oil

By nethopperz

11 comments

It’s time to change the oil in your car, but when you go to the store, you find that many different types of engine oil are available. Which one should you choose?.. more »

How to Reset the Change Oil Soon Light on a 2002 Buick Century

By Diane Dilov-Schultheis

0 comments

The 2002 Buick Century has a very useful computer system that will warn you about various problems, when they occur. One of the regular maintenance requirements it monitors is the engine oil and oil filter. If your “Change Oil Soon” light stays ... more »

How to save money when you have oil change for your car

By chingshyi08

0 comments

This article is to provide information for saving some money when we have motor oil change... more »

How to change engine oil on a Mercedes Benz SLK - It's so easy, you won't even get your hands dirty!

By knarf

6 comments

So are you fed up with paying $125 for an oil change at Mercedes dealerships? Can't stand paying $7 a quart for synthetic oil at the local JiffyLube? Well, if you own a Mercedes SLK or other certain MB models, you are in luck beacuse it is very ... more »

How to Change Oil on a BMW X5

By eHow Cars Editor

0 comments

Regular oil changes to your BMW X5 3.0i is the best way to ensure strong and long-lasting engine life. Forgetting to change your oil regularly may cause sludge to build up, reduce horsepower and damage your engine. For your BMW X5, you should ... more »

How to Change the Oil on an E36 BMW 3 Series

By eHow Cars Editor

0 comments

Changing the oil on your E36 BMW 3 series by yourself will save you a lot of money, especially since the oil should be changed every 3 months or 3000 miles. It will also give you confidence in yourself, because you have now learned how to fix ... more »

How to Change Your Own Motor Oil

By bjg2100

0 comments

Many people don't know how to approach their cars when it comes to mechanical problems. Changing your own oil can not only save you money in the long run, but it can also reward you with a "background" of car mechanic experience... more »

How to change your own oil

By AngieLovesBrian

0 comments

A lot of people spend tons of money every three months having their oil changed by a mechanic. Its easy enough to do it yourself! and in the long run you save a lot of money. This is how I change the oil in my car and my parents truck, any ... more »

How to Get the Best Gas Mileage from Your Car

By Anthony Delgado

1 comments

If you are a commuter, you will likely spend between 5% and 10% of your salary on gas this year. Here are some tips to increase your mileage. I was able to get my MPG up by between 3 and 4 MPG’s using these methods... more »

How to Increase MPG

By shadowynight23

1 comments

The price per barrel has yet to hit a plateau and the US is quickly approaching $5 a gallon. You read that right ...$5 per gallon. We thought $4 was bad. Here are some ways that you and others can save on gas and increase your MPG... more »

How to save gas and be fuel efficient with the car you already have.

By knarf

0 comments

There are many ways to save gas by doing a few simple things. You don't have to have a fuel efficient car or a hybrid to do your part in reducing gas emissions... more »

How to Add Oil to a Car

By eHow Cars Editor

0 comments

Adding oil to a car can be a lifesaver to your engine. An engine that runs low on oil can run hotter and can wear out prematurely. Be careful when you add oil to an engine because it is important not to overfill it. Too much oil in a car can be ... more »

How to change oil

By guient27

2 comments

I would like to tell an individual how to change the oil in their automobile in a few simple steps... more »

How to Check Your Oil

By PaulM

0 comments

Checking your motor oil often is very important to keep your automobile running efficiently!.. more »

How to Clean Car Fluid Stains off of the Driveway

By kllmomof2

1 comments

If you want to clean up your driveway where the car has leaked, it is actually pretty simple... more »

How to Remove an Oil Pump on a Jeep Wrangler

By Momof3infl

0 comments

This is the basic way to change the oil pump in a jeep wrangler... more »

How to Reset the Prius Maintenance Required Change Oil Light

By Doodlebugs

0 comments

The Maintenance required light is a reminder to change your oil at the recommended interval. It is not an indication of what the quality of your oil is, just a reminder. You should perform oil changes at the required interval and not rely on this ... more »

How to Respond When Your Car's Oil Light Goes On

By eHow Cars Editor

1 comments

Oil is as important to your car's engine as blood is to your body. The engine oil lubricates, cools and cleans the engine. The oil light will go on for only two reasons: either the oil is low or the oil pump has stopped pumping. In both cases, ... more »

How to change a vehicle's oil

By Deanna H

1 comments

How to change your vehicles oil. Written for the beginner.. more »

How to Change Motorcycle Engine Oil

By eHow Cars Editor

0 comments

One of the simplest, cheapest and easiest ways to keep your motorcycle engine running smoothly for years is to change the bike's oil on a regular basis. Doing the oil change yourself will save you some money and will give you a bit of working ... more »

How to change you car's oil

By fairvanni

1 comments

Directions on how to change your car's oil... more »

How to Change Your Motor Oil

By eHow Cars Editor

65 comments

Plan to change your motor oil every 3,000 miles or every 3 months if you want to be on the safe side, but know that most cars no longer require an oil change after every 3,000 miles. You will not damage the engine by letting it run 4,000 miles in ... more »

Check Out All Categories

Articles in Oil Changes