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Transform your frustrating weekend oil changes into a clean, 30-minute professional operation with a purpose-built Motivx Tools oil change kit. Engineered specifically for tricky cartridge-style housings on Toyota and Lexus models.

If you own a Subaru with an EJ series engine, you’ll find the oil filter is nestled inside a loop of scalding hot exhaust headers called the Ring Of Fire. Here’s how Motivx tools can help you have a burn-free oil change, even in the tightest of spots under your Subaru.

If you are wondering about the exact difference between cartridge and spin-on oil filters - and how to avoid the frustrating, knuckle-busting slipping that occurs during removal - here is everything you need to know.

Oil filter wrenches have evolved, and no-notch designs have emerged as the best option for secure removal of cartridge-style filter housings. Learn why Motivx wrenches are superior here.

In theory, an aluminum filter housing is a fantastic upgrade. But there is a hidden danger lurking in the online marketplace – learn about it here.

Nothing ruins garage therapy faster than a five-quart oil slick.

Find out exactly why cartridge filters are so messy, how to do a 100% mess-free oil change.

Having trouble with your oil filter wrench slipping? Learn why - and what to do about it.

Learn everything you need to know about why your spin-off filter or cartridge housing is stuck, how to (hopefully) remove it without damage.

Should you upgrade your Toyota or Lexus cartridge-style plastic oil filter housing to an OEM aluminum housing? Read this before you decide.

Learn all about the differences between spin-on and Toyota cartridge style oil filters, and why our filter wrench is the best tool to maintain them.

Normal supply chains are broken with no “fix” in sight. In this post, we'll dive into the exciting new updates here at the company over the last year, and how we're dealing with some of the challenges that face us. These include bringing our manufacturing to the USA, redesigning existing products and dealing with rising prices.

Motivx Tools is excited to announce that starting in May 2021, our brand new "Made In The USA" tools will start to become available.