The government's point man on the Gulf oil spill says several minor leaks have sprung near the blown-out well. Retired Coast Guard Adm. Thad Allen said Monday that engineers are working to repair the ...

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 ...

A spark plug can eject either due to poor design or a lack of sufficient torquing. You can fix this by tightening a loose ...

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 ...

Changing your car’s oil is a quintessential part of automotive ownership. This vital fluid lubricates critical parts inside your vehicle’s engine and ensures that the combustion process keeps going, ...

The oil drain plug is typically a reusable part in older cars with old-school metal or aluminum oil pans. With most only needing a rubber O-ring or crush washer replacement whenever they're reinserted ...

How often you replace spark plugs depends on the type of plugs you have. You may have 30,000-mile plugs, or if the plugs have platinum tips, they may be good for up to 100,000 miles, although some ...

I’ve got a 4-cylinder 2007 Honda Accord with an over-torqued oil drain plug bolt that I can’t get out. The bolt is not rounded but the threads appear to be stripped as I cannot back the bolt out. I ...

Chevron allocates 16 drill rigs to plug old wells Some oil companies see a business sealing others' gas leaks Proposed EPA rules to encourage methane whistle-blowers KERSEY, Colo., Nov 14 (Reuters) - ...