Oil Changes

Howie and Alex Cunningham of rural Aberdeen have a saying about South Dakota's winter. “You know you've survived another South Dakota winter when your vehicle is covered in dirt, salt and other grime,” Howie said jokingly. The father and son, both car...

Nikki Snyder left the Fox 17 studio with $200 and a flip camera to record her good deeds.  The impact she made had a snowball affect on her community. "We're at Speedy Oil and Lube and this is Alex," Nikki said into her flip cam. "This is a free oil...

For many, especially in this economy, practical gifts are greatly appreciated. So in addition to the great gift choices in stores consider giving a solution gift - something special that helps solve a problem or makes someone's life just a little bit...

You read that right. General Motors wants to make sure current Pontiac and Saturn owners consider a new GM vehicle for their next car purchase by offering free oil changes at a Chevy, Buick or GMC dealer. That way the......

A Long Island man hoped that by slipping a free oil change to an officer he wouldn't have to do jail time for driving drunk. Suffolk County Officer Robert Kall pulled over 44-year-old Joseph Lavelle and arrested him for driving while intoxicated around...

If you drive a car or truck, you know you have to keep up with maintenance, and that starts with oil changes. They are needed on a regular basis to keep your engine running properly. Each time you have your oil changed, about a gallon or so of motor oil...

While many luxury automakers offer free maintenance as a rule, Lincoln is rolling out a short-term incentive through Sept. 7 on all new Lincolns for free maintenance. The program covers scheduled maintenance ??? including oil changes, tire rotation,...

The decision of whether to turn your own wrench basically comes down to how comfortable you feel underneath a car. You can typically save a few bucks by doing it yourself, but there are almost always deals and coupons that make the price difference...

The crash happened Friday morning. A fatal collision involving his squad car and a motorcycle.Officer David Bisard's day started like many other working fathers with an oil change for his vehicle. The morning ending in a crash that changed many lives...

"Has it been 3,000 miles yet?" asks a banner hanging outside a Southern California quick oil change outlet. The message -- also conveyed on stickers placed by many quick oil change shops inside customer windshields -- is to hurry back for another oil...

Best drive-by bite One of the best things to eat in the whole city can be had without leaving your car. Langer's pastrami is cut by hand, the better to show off its beautiful texture and warm, beefy flavor. Piled high on lightly toasted rye, this is...

So how often do you change your car's oil? 3,000 miles seems to be the standard for most quick-change oil shops. Websites like the one created by the California Integrated Waste Management Board though, are trying to debunk this standard, going as far as...