Oil Changes

Q: Let's say you were involved in the sale of four high-quality used tires. They had 15,000 miles on them, were well maintained, and had been rotated at 7,500 miles front-to-back. My question is this: Would you care where you put those tires on the car...

Chris Miller has witnessed his share of vehicle neglect. At Miller’s Auto Body in Ferndale, he’s helped a fellow who didn’t know he had three gallons of water in his trunk from a leak, a dad whose minivan door was jammed from a...

No, you don't, according to every auto manufacturer we've talked to. The main advocates of the 3,000-mile oil change schedule are those who would profit by it: repair facilities, quick-lube chains and service departments at some new-car dealers. Years...

There is no truer saying than “Take care of your car and it will take care of you.” Taking care of your vehicle should be at the top of your priority list when you rely on it to transport you, your family and friends. You don't have to be a mechanical...

Q: I purchased a new 2012 Ford F150 in October 2012. The door sticker says it was made in 9/12 yet there were 2013s on the lot. Is there an overlap production of 2012s and 2013s? The VIN number ends 03459. Seems like a low number for a 2012 unless I'm...

A common theme when trying to save money is "do it yourself," but many car owners are hesitant to take that advice and attempt basic maintenance and repairs on their vehicles. To a degree, those fears are legitimate, because vehicles are more complicated...

These days, people are looking for any way to stretch a dollar. One way can be holding on to your car longer. Today, the average vehicle has been on the road nearly 11 years, according to Polk Research. Consumer Reports can help you go the distance,...

Q: I have a mint condition 1983 Lincoln Mark IV. The wipers will not shut off unless I shut off the engine. Then they will not start again unless I touch the wiper lever. Once again the wipers will not stop although the speeds are under control. The...

Q: I have had experiences with Volkswagen dealers where I was told that oil and filter changes are due every 5,000 miles, but according to the factory manual, the oil and filter should be changed every 10,000 miles. My daughter has a 2007 VW Rabbit and...