It's fine to remove an oil drain plug with a wrench or socket. But should you use a torque wrench when reinstalling the drain plug (assuming you don't have a quick drain plug)? It seems like a simple ...

There are a few pros and cons of a DIY oil change. For instance, a stuck oil filter is one of the issues that can stump home mechanics. Fortunately, filters usually give way when employing specialty ...

Changing your own oil is simple until it is not. The job goes wrong for predictable reasons: the car is not supported safely, the drain plug is overtightened or seized, the filter is stuck, or you ...