I'm not sure if you're talking about the dipstick (oil level indicator in GM parlance), the tube it slips into, or both. These parts aren't sold through generic auto parts stores. Although General ...

Like they say, "It is what it is." That's exactly what we said when we tried to stuff a big-block into our A-body El Camino. For a lot of us shade-tree type mechanics out there, sometimes a build or ...

Q: A chain oil change place stripped the screw that lets oil out from my oil pan, which causes small amounts of oil to leak out. A local auto shop said I have no choice but to replace the entire pan.

Unless you own an electric vehicle, routine oil changes are part of keeping your car’s engine in good running condition. You don’t necessarily have to head to your dealership or local mechanic to get ...

I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the ...

Changing your own oil is a relatively quick and easy way to save a significant amount of money on car maintenance costs over time. It’s also an effective method for controlling the quality of your car ...

The key is picking the right oil pump to suit the oil-pressure demands of the engine and what it is going to be used for. CC:Way back in the 1960s, Dick Moroso offered one of the first commercially ...

Tired of oil leaks? We’re replacing the oil pan gasket on a BMW 330Ci to fix those pesky drips for good. Step-by-step DIY guide inside!

A scary and potentially prevalent oil starvation problem with the 2022 Toyota GR86 has been popping up on our radar recently. Anecdotes of sealant clogging up oil tubes and killing engines are now ...