An engine oil pan, also known as an oil sump, is a metal container that sits at the bottom of an engine block, underneath the crankshaft, and holds the engine oil. The oil pan is responsible for ...

We've all seen it and you know what I'm talking about. You know, the guy who has an LS transplant that's about an inch or two short of resting the car on its frame. Well sometime ago that might've ...

I love two-seater, RWD convertibles and own a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata for pavement fun and a lifted 2001 Miata for pre-running. I race air-cooled Volkswagens in desert races like the Mint 400 and the ...

Whenever you change your vehicle’s oil, some of the old stuff always gets left behind. Your average lube tech isn’t flushing out all the oil galleys before unscrewing the drain plug, and really, there ...

Unless you own an electric vehicle, routine oil changes are part of keeping your car’s engine in good running condition. You don’t necessarily have to head to your dealership or local mechanic to get ...

We prefer the term "inexpensive" over cheap," but when we're on a budget, we're just as likely to try to save a few bucks on an oil pan as the next guy. This was the case in "A Game of Rat and Mouse" ...