Cutting aircraft engine oil filters for contaminant inspection is a common but often messy and frustrating maintenance task, with many tools proving unsatisfactory and potentially leading to injury.

Private pilots are legally permitted by the FAA (FAR 43.3 and 43.7) to perform preventive maintenance, including oil and oil filter changes, on their owned or operated aircraft and approve them for ...

There are lots of things about stock car racing that are sexy or cool--but filters definitely aren't on that list. Well, maybe, but there are ways you can improve your racing program by taking a close ...