WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Danny Pope is one of those who take the car to change the oil every 3,000 miles. If the sticker says it’s time to change the oil Pope doesn’t try and push it another 1,000 miles.

Changing the engine oil in a vehicle every 5000 miles is one of the best ways to prolong the life of any car or truck. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual to identify the recommended oil type and oil ...

Q: I have a 2004 Saturn Vue with a 3.5 liter V-6 engine and ia all-wheel-drive. I recently changed the engine oil. When I was removing the drain plug, some of the treads came out of the plug from the ...

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.

I'm a little confused about how and when to install oil restrictors on a Ford 351C block. The last time this was referenced (Pit Stop, May '11), you recommended installing oil restrictors in all five ...