Malco Releases Universal Three-Jaw Oil Filter Wrench
Its universal and compact design is ideal for most vehicles with spin-on oil filter sizes ranging from 2.4 to 3.6 in.
VIDEO: Oil Filter Bypass Valves And Filter Capacity
When a system is in bypass, contaminants are not being filtered out of the oil. 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.
Hot Shot’s Secret Introduces Frantz Bypass Oil Filter System
The new Frantz Bypass Oil Filter System is for the Ford 6.0 and 6.4-liter Ford Powerstroke engine.
VIDEO: Cartridge Oil Filter Replacement
Cartridge oil filters are becoming more common on import-nameplate vehicles. This video is sponsored by MAHLE.
10 Cartridge Oil Filter Tips
An oil change is probably one of the least expensive services your shop offers, but it can result in one of the most costly comebacks if a mistake is made.
Better Engines Need Better Filters
Neglected oil change intervals can ruin the best engine oils and filters. As engine oil and the filter accumulate miles, they become contaminated with carbon, water and various acids, all of which are a byproduct of internal combustion that combine to form a film of black, gooey sludge on the interior parts of the engine.
VIDEO: Oil Filter And Noise At Start Up
If the oil drains from the top end of the engine, the actuators and lifters will make noise when the engine is started. The cause could be a damaged oil drain back valve in the oil filter. Sponsored by NAPA.
VIDEO: Torque Specifications On Cartridge Oil Filter Caps
Some old oil filters have torque specification but the cartridge oil filters are made of different materials for different engines. Sponsored by Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper.
Underhood Service Podcast: Oil Filters – The Doorman Of The Engine (Season 1, Episode 3)
Andrew Markel talks about oil filters with Tom Walsh from MAHLE. They discuss what a technician should look for when he or she pulls off an old oil filter, the truth about extended interval oil filters, the best place to get instructions for installing a filter, and more. This episode is sponsored by MAHLE.
VIDEO: Oil Filters On Chrysler MultiAir Vehicles
Andrew Markel discusses the MultiAir engine in Chrysler vehicles and how the choice of a quality oil filter can prevent a comeback. Sponsored by MAHLE.
Top 10 Most Common Vehicle Repairs
Basic maintenance is the key to keeping a car running at its best. When motorists keep up with fluid changes, tire checks, filter changes and other services, it helps avoid bigger and more expensive repairs down the road. However, over time, some vehicle parts and components wear out or become damaged. When motorists are educated about their vehicles’ maintenance needs, it allows them to address any issues before they become even bigger problems.
