We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nothing is more annoying than a stuck oil filter on a quiet, warm Saturday morning. My 21-year-old godson bought a seventh-gen E100 Toyota ...

Knowing how to change your own oil is a great way to save money, but before you get started, here's how to know what size oil filter wrench you'll need.

You might need an oil filter wrench to remove the old filter. Spin-on filters can be overtightened, making them tough to remove, and an oil filter wrench makes it easy.

I once had an oil pan with an “Exxon Valdez” sticker. Partly a joke, it reminded me to be careful when changing motor oil. Put the pan in the wrong place, drop the oil filter, or get ...