Maintenance Parts
Motor oil, oil filters, brake pads, spark plugs, and windshield wipers
How to Bleed Your Brakes: A Master Tech's Guide to Every Method (2026)
How to bleed your brakes, from an ASE Master Tech: six methods compared, the right corner order, ABS bleed routines, bleeder torque, and brake fluid rules.
Guide · Updated Sep 16, 2026
How to Change a Flat Tire: A Master Tech's Roadside Walkthrough (2026)
An ASE Master Tech's flat tire guide: safe shoulder setup, jack points on unibody and EV platforms, the star pattern explained, real lug torque, the 50-mile re-torque, TPMS relearn, and what to do with no spare.
Guide · Updated Sep 9, 2026
10 Best Manual Transmission Fluids of 2026
Mike Reeves reviews the 10 best manual transmission fluids of 2026: GL-4 gear oils, synchromesh fluids, and OEM fills for Honda, Subaru, GM, and Chrysler boxes.
10 products reviewed · Updated Nov 5, 2026
How to Change Spark Plugs: An ASE Master Tech's Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
An ASE Master Tech's full spark plug guide: real torque numbers by seat type and head material, why anti-seize does not belong on modern plugs, the Ford 3-valve Triton warning, and reading the old plugs.
Guide · Updated Sep 2, 2026
How to Change Brake Pads: A Master Tech's Complete Walkthrough (2026)
An ASE Master Tech's full brake pad guide: front and rear procedure, the three rear caliper designs, EPB service mode and relearn, real torque ranges, bedding in, and rotor minimum thickness.
Guide · Updated Aug 26, 2026
How to Replace an Engine Air Filter: The 10-Minute Job Shops Charge You For (2026)
An ASE Master Tech's complete walkthrough: finding the housing, the three filter designs, which way the filter goes in, the MAF sensor mistake, and how to tell when it actually needs replacing.
Guide · Updated Aug 19, 2026
What Windshield Wipers Do I Need? A Mechanic's Guide to Size, Type, and Fit (2026)
An ASE Master Tech explains how to choose the right windshield wipers — find your exact blade size, pick the right blade type for your climate, match the connector, and know when to replace. Includes a size-by-vehicle chart.
Guide · Updated Aug 4, 2026
Car Battery Maintenance Guide: How to Extend Your Battery's Life (2026)
An ASE Master Tech explains what actually kills car batteries, the tests that predict failure, and the maintenance habits that add years of reliable starts — heat, corrosion, short trips, and chargers.
Guide · Updated Jul 22, 2026
How to Prepare Your Car for a Long Road Trip: An ASE Master Tech's Pre-Trip Inspection (2026)
An ASE Master Tech's complete guide to preparing your car for a long road trip — the two-week timeline, the tire, fluid, cooling, battery, and brake checks that prevent breakdowns, loaded-vehicle and towing prep, and what NOT to do the night before you leave.
Guide · Updated Jul 22, 2026
Road Trip Essentials Checklist: An ASE Master Tech's Pre-Trip Inspection and Gear List (2026)
An ASE Master Technician's complete road trip essentials checklist — the pre-trip vehicle inspection most lists skip, the roadside emergency kit that actually belongs in your car, and the full printable packing list, in priority order.
Guide · Updated Jun 9, 2026
How to Change Your Own Oil: A Step-by-Step Guide from an ASE Master Tech (2026)
An ASE Master Tech's complete DIY oil change walkthrough — tools, supplies, drain plug torque specs, filter installation, disposal, and the mistakes that cost engines.
Guide · Updated May 8, 2026
How to Winterize Your Car: A 20-Point ASE Technician's Checklist (2026)
An ASE Master Tech's complete 20-point car winterization checklist — battery, tires, oil, coolant, brakes, visibility, and the emergency kit that actually keeps you alive when things go wrong.
Guide · Updated May 5, 2026
7 Best Fuel Stabilizers of 2026
Mike Reeves reviews the best fuel stabilizers of 2026. Compare antioxidant vs enzyme chemistry, ethanol protection, marine and storage formulas, and treatment ratios for cars, motorcycles, generators, and boats.
7 products reviewed · Updated Oct 14, 2026
7 Best Transmission Fluid of 2026
Mike Reeves reviews the 7 best transmission fluids of 2026. Compare ATF and CVT formulas, OEM specifications, multi-vehicle vs vehicle-specific compatibility, and shop-tested performance.
7 products reviewed · Updated Nov 10, 2026
Car Maintenance Schedule: What to Replace and When (2026 Guide)
An ASE Master Tech's complete car maintenance schedule — every milestone from monthly checks to 100k+ miles, with severe service truth, timing belt vs chain, and DIY vs shop guidance.
Guide · Updated May 1, 2026
8 Best Motor Oil for High Mileage of 2026
Mike Reeves, ASE Master Tech, reviews the 8 best high mileage motor oils of 2026. Compare full synthetic vs blend, 5W-20/5W-30/10W-40 viscosity grades, seal conditioners, anti-wear additives, and drain intervals for engines over 75,000 miles.
8 products reviewed · Updated Oct 27, 2026
Bosch vs Rain-X Wipers: An ASE Mechanic's Honest Comparison
ASE Master Tech Mike Reeves compares Bosch vs Rain-X wiper blades — product lines, rubber compounds, water repellency, winter performance, lifespan, and which blade belongs on your windshield.
Guide · Updated Apr 21, 2026
OEM vs Aftermarket Parts: An ASE Master Tech's Honest Breakdown (2026)
ASE Master Tech Mike Reeves gives an honest, category-by-category breakdown of OEM vs aftermarket auto parts — with the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act explained, brand recommendations, and a clear decision table.
Guide · Updated Apr 17, 2026
Synthetic vs Conventional Oil: An ASE Mechanic's Honest Breakdown (2026)
ASE Master Tech Mike Reeves explains the real differences between synthetic and conventional motor oil — with technical specs, cost math, a vehicle-type decision matrix, and myth-busting from 20+ years in the shop.
Guide · Updated Apr 14, 2026
7 Best Cabin Air Filters of 2026
ASE Master Technician Mike Reeves reviews the best cabin air filters of 2026. Compare activated carbon, HEPA-grade, and washable reusable filters by filtration type, odor control, replacement interval, and vehicle compatibility for cleaner cabin air.
7 products reviewed · Updated Nov 6, 2026
7 Best Spark Plugs of 2026
Mike Reeves reviews the best spark plugs of 2026. Compare iridium, platinum, and double iridium plugs by electrode material, service life, gap consistency, and vehicle compatibility for daily drivers, performance builds, and fleet maintenance.
7 products reviewed · Updated Oct 14, 2026
7 Best Oil Filters of 2026
ASE Master Technician Mike Reeves reviews the best oil filters of 2026. Compare spin-on and cartridge filters by media type, filtration efficiency, anti-drainback valve quality, and service interval to protect your engine from the first cold start to 200,000 miles.
7 products reviewed · Updated Nov 3, 2026
7 Best Brake Pads of 2026
Mike Reeves reviews the best brake pads of 2026. Compare ceramic and carbon-fiber ceramic compounds by noise level, dust output, pad life, hardware inclusion, and vehicle compatibility for daily drivers, trucks, and performance cars.
7 products reviewed · Updated Oct 21, 2026
9 Best Synthetic Motor Oils of 2026
Mike Reeves reviews the best synthetic motor oil of 2026. Compare full synthetic formulas by wear protection, oil change interval, viscosity grade, engine compatibility, and price per quart.
9 products reviewed · Updated Oct 20, 2026
Bosch vs ACDelco Spark Plugs: An ASE Mechanic's Honest Comparison
ASE Master Tech Mike Reeves breaks down Bosch vs ACDelco spark plugs — electrode materials, product lineups, OEM fitment, GM compatibility issues, lifespan, and which plug belongs in your engine.
Guide · Updated Apr 7, 2026
7 Best Engine Air Filters of 2026
ASE Master Technician Mike Reeves reviews the best engine air filters of 2026. Compare disposable panel filters, high-flow reusable filters, and OEM-grade replacements by filtration efficiency, material, lifespan, and vehicle compatibility.
7 products reviewed · Updated Nov 6, 2026
7 Best Coolant and Antifreeze of 2026
Mike Reeves reviews the best coolant and antifreeze of 2026. Compare OAT, IAT, and HOAT formulas, vehicle-specific compatibility, concentrate vs premixed options, and real-world protection performance.
7 products reviewed · Updated Nov 7, 2026
8 Best Fuel Injector Cleaners of 2026
Mike Reeves reviews the best fuel injector cleaners of 2026. Compare PEA formulas, GDI compatibility, gas vs diesel coverage, and real-world cleaning performance.
8 products reviewed · Updated Oct 30, 2026
7 Best Windshield Wipers of 2026
Mike Reeves reviews the best windshield wipers of 2026. Compare beam, conventional, and hybrid blades by rubber type, fit, wipe quality, and real-world durability.
7 products reviewed · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Mobil 1 vs Castrol GTX: An ASE Mechanic's Honest Comparison
ASE Master Tech Mike Reeves breaks down Mobil 1 vs Castrol GTX — synthetic vs conventional, drain intervals, LSPI risk, true annual cost, and which oil belongs in your engine.
Guide · Updated Mar 27, 2026