Car Maintenance

Back in the day, a tune-up might have involved adjusting valves, re-jetting the carb, possibly rebuilding the carb, or changing the

Winter means your windshield wipers have to be ready to face intense conditions. It's easy to change deteriorated blades, but what if the

We all know we have to replace headlight and taillight bulbs. After all, no one wants to fail a state inspection, or worse, get pulled over.

The question of how to change an oil filter can be important if you don't want to run to an auto mechanic with every little problem you

Spring is in the air—the temperatures are climbing, the days are getting longer, and the flowers are in bloom. That also means there's an

A timing light is a great diagnosis tool, but only if you get what is going on. Whether you just want to check that the ignition system is

Every engine will have a leaking valve cover gasket or seal during its lifetime. This can't be avoided because the rate of expansion of the

Does your brake pedal sink to the floor when you sit at stop lights? This is a sign of a master cylinder that's failed. We'll take a look at

The cabin air filter is what prevents dust, pollen, allergens, and other particulates from circulating through your car's HVAC system. It's

Let's say you just bought a used car, maybe picked one up for dirt cheap at an auto auction. It was a great score, but it also probably

Summer's here and that means a trip to the lake or a campground. Either way it means towing either your boat or your trailer. Summer heat is

Consider how many times a car door opens and shuts over the years. Metal fatigue sets in, and worn car and truck door hinges can cause the

Let's suppose you're driving a car that no longer has good road manners and handling. It has a pull to one side, excessive wander, a

Sway bars contain body roll by twisting. To do this, they attach to the vehicle in four places: two frame attachment points and through two

Wheel studs, also known as lug studs, secure the wheel to the axle or hub on your car in combination with lug nuts. Over time, they can rust

Do you have an overheating engine or misfires caused by a failing intake manifold gasket? While the process is a little involved, this is

Many people are intimidated when it comes to working on electrical issues in their vehicles. But most of these problems can be diagnosed and

What do you do when your car won't start? Do you have a bad starter or a dead battery? Is something else is wrong? How do you determine what

Ben with YouTube channel Gears and Gasoline has a few ideas on how to spend his tax refund. Check out this fun video.How will you spend your

Heater core replacement is quite a task for a DIY mechanic, but you can do it with the right tools and enough time. Alternatively, it can be

The cabin air filter is a must for clean, fresh air in your car's interior. It's what traps pollen, spores, dust, allergens, and

With a conventional pleated-paper air filter, cleaning was pretty simple. You took it out, rapped it against the fender of the car a few

Your engine needs three things to run: air, fuel, and spark. Being able to enhance any of these will boost your engine's power and

One of the most innovative things about K&N's cabin air filters is that they can be cleaned and reused indefinitely, and can last the entire