Understanding Today’s Oil Filters (VIDEO)
Conventional filter media is unlikely to do well on today’s higher performing vehicles. Sponsored by Purolator.
Choosing the Right Oil Filter for Each Import Car
One of the most fundamental and essential duties of an automotive maintenance shop is to protect engines. Changing the oil at the recommended intervals is an obvious starting point but taking extra care to choose the right oil filter is just as important as the oil itself. For owners of import cars, the right filter
Choosing the Right Oil Filter for Each Import Car
One of the most fundamental and essential duties of an automotive maintenance shop is to protect engines. Changing the oil at the recommended intervals is an obvious starting point, but taking extra care to choose the right oil filter is just as important as the oil itself. For owners of import cars, the right filter
The Right Filter Recommendation Depends on Driving Habits
Picking out a vehicle is more complex than just finding the right color and number of cupholders. Buyers need to make sure they take capabilities into account, on top of personal preference. A vehicle should meet a buyer’s day-to-day needs, and specs can be the deciding factor between multiple options in the same category. For
VIDEO: Oil Filter Improvements Over Time
Filter manufacturers have stayed on top of these changes. This video is sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
VIDEO: Why Do Oil Filters Have Anti-Drain Back Valves?
For spin-on filters, it’s a rubber-like membrane on the inner side of the can. This video is sponsored by FRAM.
VIDEO: Letting A Cartridge Drain
A cartridge oil filter housing contains some of the most contaminated oil. This video is sponsored by FRAM.
VIDEO: Cartridge Oil Filter Replacement
Cartridge oil filters are becoming more common on import-nameplate vehicles. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.
Modern Oil Changes And The Changing Functional Fluid & Filters Market
Gary Goms asks, “What ever happened to the $19.95 oil change?” The answer is that it disappeared along with the “dinosaur” oils of the day. Using the $19.95 oil change as an example, he explores how you can best meet the challenges of the modern fluids and filters market by looking at the costs involved.
