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 ...

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 ...

While we normally think of engine oil as a closed-loop system, the reality is that oil picks up particles and contaminants all the time. There's a reason why engine oil turns black over time, after ...

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 ...