Used motor oil is a hazardous waste. When disposed of improperly or illegally dumped, oil does not readily break down and has the potential to cause serious environmental impact. The U.S. EPA ...

Used motor oil can and should be recycled. It poses significant health and environmental risks if discarded improperly, and it offers a more efficient, less carbon-intensive alternative to making new ...

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 distracted, and ...

Better designed oil filters and less frequent oil changes are two ways to reduce the health and environmental threats of used motor oil, according to a new study published in the Jan. 15 issue of ...

Oil changes are a key part of regular maintenance on your car, but the process involves more than just changing the oil. You'll also change your oil filter. All oil eventually gets dirty as it moves ...

Oil filtration might not be as sexy a topic as locking differentials or coilover shocks, but clean oil is the lifeblood of your engine. You may think that your oil filter is not that important, but ...

As if keeping track of your car's oil change intervals and motor oil type is not enough, you also have to remember to use the proper oil filter. The oil filter removes harmful contaminants from the ...