

HOW TO SAVE FUEL: HYPERMILE SECRETS YOU’VE BEEN MISSING
Car nuts come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you’re a power and speed fiend or you just like to enjoy a nice, long drive, one thing...


CAR AIR CONDITIONING PEAK PERFORMANCE CHECK
Car air conditioning systems can be used in all seasons — in winter and during rain storms to defog the windshield and in summer to cool...

THE EFFECTS OF DRY HEAT ON YOUR CAR: A PRIMER
The effects of dry heat on your car might not be immediately obvious. After all, most of what you’ve likely heard about vehicle...


ANTIFREEZE IN OIL: A GUIDE TO NOT PANICKING
So, you accidentally put coolant down the oil neck, did you? Don’t kick yourself too hard, it happens. Mixing antifreeze in oil is not...


ROAD TRIP SOLUTIONS: HOW TO AVOID ENGINE OVERHEATING
Finally. The car is packed, swimsuits safely stowed in the luggage, salty snacks at the ready in the red food bag, and 24 cans of that...


COMMON CAUSES OF TURBO ENGINE FAILURE
Turbochargers are rather genius inventions that recycle waste exhaust gas to boost engine power. This allows for smaller, lighter engine...


HOW DOES A PARKING BRAKE WORK?
Your parking brake is something you’ve probably never really thought about — at least not until it breaks and you find yourself...


CAR EXHAUST SYSTEM RUST PREVENTION
Even if you park in a garage, your car is continuously exposed to moisture. The vehicle’s body is painted and treated to prevent rust and...


DEAD CAR BATTERY? THIS SIMPLE HACK LETS YOU SHIFT TO NEUTRA
So you left a car in the garage all winter and now would like to take it out for a nice spring drive. You pack it up, step inside, turn...


HOW AN OIL FILTER WORKS
When your car alerts you that it’s time for an oil change, how quickly do you do it? If your answer is that you thought the warning light...