Changing your vehicle's oil can save you money, but should you be using a torque wrench on the oil drain plug? Here's what ...

Another concern over quick drain oil plugs is that the drain opening is smaller than a conventional plug. That means that it's going to take longer for all of your used oil to drain from the pan.

If the drain plug is okay and you want to reuse it, replace the washer and then tighten the plug to specifications--20 ft.-lb. to perhaps 35 ft.-lb.--depending on the size of the plug. Empty the ...