CHICAGO (WLS) -- It's a controversial question in car care: when to change your motor oil. The I-Team is examining the motor oil myth and the conflicting information. You could be wasting money on ...

Change your car's oil every 3,000 miles. But there are reasons why that's outdated ... and why shops still push it.

Changing engine oil is one of the most important parts of maintaining a car with a combustion engine. For decades the service schedule was clear – 3 months or 3,000 miles but today, things have ...

For years, drivers were told that they needed to change their car's oil every 3,000 miles. But as engines have grown more efficient and oil formulas have improved, that rule of thumb is no longer a ...

In today's high-tech cars, the "Change Engine Oil" message is no longer just a calendar reminder slapped on a windshield at 5 ...

On the internet, there’s a pretty standard piece of advice regarding oil changes. The advice goes like this: After 3,000 miles, you should change your oil. While common, this advice is hotly contested ...

Even though both share some common uses, side-by-sides are different from ATVs and require a different maintenance schedule. A key part of that maintenance schedule is ensuring that the vehicle's oil ...

Without the help of an auto shop, your first attempt may be messy and difficult, but the work will only get easier the more you do it.

Consumer Reports presents the advantages and downsides of using synthetic oil in your car, and why you might want to consider ...

For years, drivers were told that they needed to change their car's oil every 3,000 miles. But as engines have grown more efficient and oil formulas have improved, that rule of thumb is no longer a ...