Q: A chain oil change place stripped the screw that lets oil out from my oil pan, which causes small amounts of oil to leak out. A local auto shop said I have no choice but to replace the entire pan.

Your car's engine, whether gas, diesel, or hybrid, requires sufficient oil to operate smoothly. Too much oil is bad for any engine, but the right amount offers protection against cold starts, reduces ...

Motor oil runs throughout your engine, lubricating and preventing damage to critical parts to ensure it operates smoothly. Other fluids have their own purposes, such as lubricating the transmission, ...

The oil pan on our northern Illinois-based ’02 Ford F-250 4x4 had this problem. Oil was seeping from the bottom of the pan due to corrosion caused by 13 winters. It had actually been leaking for the ...