The point is my first-time DIY-er had no choice but to purchase a strap-type oil filter wrench online. Luckily, the tool was enough to free the rusting oil filter from its shackles.

Knowing how to change your own oil is a great way to save money, but before you get started, here's how to know what size oil filter wrench you'll need.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nothing is more annoying than a stuck oil filter on a quiet, warm Saturday morning. My 21-year-old godson bought a seventh-gen E100 Toyota ...