About OilChangeDIY.com
Our Mission
OilChangeDIY.com exists to give every car owner fast, accurate answers to basic maintenance questions — what oil your vehicle takes, how much it needs, which filter fits, and what torque to set on the drain plug. We believe routine maintenance shouldn't require a dealer visit or hours of forum digging.
Data Methodology
Our vehicle database covers thousands of year-make-model combinations. Here's how we keep the data reliable:
- 1.OEM-sourced specs — Oil viscosity, capacity, and filter data are sourced from manufacturer service manuals and verified against the Vehicle-Finder.com database, which aggregates data from OEM publications and parts catalogs.
- 2.Cross-referencing — Filter part numbers are cross-checked against multiple aftermarket catalogs to confirm fitment and identify compatible alternatives.
- 3.Regular updates — Data is synced periodically with upstream sources. Each vehicle record carries a "last verified" date so you know how current the information is.
- 4.Community feedback — Users can submit corrections or missing specs through our vehicle pages, which are reviewed before being incorporated.
Editorial Team
Michael Koster
Founder & Lead Editor
Michael is a web developer and automotive enthusiast who has been performing his own vehicle maintenance for over a decade. He built OilChangeDIY.com to solve a problem he kept running into — scattered, inconsistent maintenance data across dozens of forums and parts sites. Every guide and data page on the site is reviewed by Michael for accuracy and completeness.
Editorial Process
All content on OilChangeDIY.com follows a structured review process:
- ✓Specs are sourced from OEM data, not user guesses
- ✓Guides reference owner's manual procedures
- ✓Amazon product links are tested for correct fitment
- ✓Recall and TSB data is pulled from NHTSA records
Contact
Found an error or have a suggestion? Use the "Submit specs" link on any vehicle page, or reach out at contact@oilchangediy.com.