Car Maintenance

Up until the 1990s, vehicles needed a tuneup at about a 40,000-mile interval. Back then, this consisted of setting the idle speed; cleaning

Why Does My Front-Drive Car Click When I Turn? Most rear-drive vehicles have a differential in the rear that translates the torque from

The first automatic transmission was put in a Buick concept car in the late '30s, and in the post-WWII years, automatics started to become

So you step on the gas from a dead stop, and instead of smoothly getting you down the road, your car's engine stumbles and hesitates for a

So your car was running fine, but suddenly it's acting completely weird, and the "check engine" light (CEL) is on. It's stalling, jerking,

Uh-oh. Your engine started stumbling, and there's a "check engine" light indicating a misfire. You shouldn't ignore engine misfires, but

You're out on your summer road trip, driving 150 miles from nowhere. Suddenly, your tire-pressure light turns on and the vehicle starts

There are two types of compression tests for engines. The regular engine compression test uses a single gauge and measures the maximum

Are you having trouble starting your car? Has your car had a loss of power or loss of fuel economy? You may have a bad spark plug. Save

When you get in your vehicle, turn the key, and it starts, it's easy to take things for granted and forget about routine vehicle maintenance

Want to make some money while logging all those miles you drive? You're not alone, as there are an estimated 1 million Uber drivers in the

Sometimes the tiniest of parts can create the biggest hassle. The oil drain plug is a threaded bolt made from a soft metal (like aluminum)

Image courtesy Wikimedia CommonsSummer is here, and that means one thing for many families: road trip! To get you on your way, we've

Getting ready to embark on a summer road trip? You may be overwhelmed by all the advice out there. To that end, we've gathered a number of

You've no doubt heard mechanics urge you to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for changing the timing belt on your vehicle. So why

How many products can you think of that have been around since 1942 and are still on the market, unchanged? Unlike rotary phones, wind-up

Established by trucker Forrest Lucas in 1989, Lucas Oil has introduced innovative lubricants, gear oils, additives, and fuel products that

If you're prepping your car to sell or you just want to drive a cleaner car that you feel good about, you don't need to bring it to a

Spring is in full swing, and that means it's time for housecleaning, landscaping, flowers, and fresh starts. And for a lot of us, it also

Does your car tend to follow the grooves or crown of the road as you drive? Are you seeing uneven wear on your tires? Does the steering feel

So your car's AC was doing fine for the longest time. Then, gradually, you began to notice that it wasn't really blowing cold air anymore,

Rain guards (also known as vent visors) are an easy DIY accessory to add to your vehicle. The rain guard will enable you to roll down your

Everyone's busy, and it's hard to find time to keep a car clean. But then the next thing you know, six months or a year have gone by and you