A GUIDE TO COMMON SCREWS
Fasteners are complicated, particularly screws. There many variations for screws, so many that it can be hard to figure out what you...
TROUBLESHOOTING: LEAKING AIR CONDITIONER IN YOUR CAR
During warmer weather you may begin to notice a trail of liquid on the pavement underneath your recently parked car. On closer...
INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION 101: A QUICK PRIMER
An independent suspension at all four corners is the hallmark of most modern cars, but it’s not a universal feature. Some trucks and SUVs...
YOUR TIMING BELT EXPLAINED
Most modern vehicles are equipped with a timing belt, a critical component tasked with keeping a car’s camshaft and crankshaft turning at...
HOOD LATCH PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
A car hood latch should work as designed, keeping the hood shut until you need to open it, for example, when checking fluid levels or...
HEADLIGHT RESTORATION IN 4 EASY STEPS
Every mile you drive, your plastic headlight lenses are under chemical and radiation attack. Your headlight lenses don’t stand a chance...
TURBO ENGINES 101: POWER BASICS
Turbo engines have become very popular with automakers over the past five years, and not just those traditionally associated with...
POWER BRAKE SYSTEM BASICS
The power brake system in your car or truck is something you take for granted each and every day. The fact that you can step on the brake...
4 USED CAR DIY IMPROVEMENTS YOU CAN HANDLE, NO SWEAT
Used car DIY improvements can be your ticket to snagging a bargain when shopping for a ride. Finding a car that needs a little work is a...
KNOW-HOW NOTES: FUEL PUMP BASICS
Deep in the bowels of your car, lives a much-maligned component. It lives its entire life to pump fuel from the gas tank to your engine,...