Maintenance

You’re driving behind a gravel truck and suddenly hear the startling crack of stone on glass. A quarter-sized fracture appears...

Remember paper road maps? They always came along for the ride, tucked into the open compartment on the inside of the car door....

Julius Caesar was lucky--he only had to worry about ONE day in March. Us drivers deal with the month's unpredictable weather patterns...

You're driving to a special event on the first hot day of spring and switch on the air conditioner. Instead of the expected cool,...

Who ever really thinks about engine belts and hoses when they're driving?Yet, it is those critical but forgotten parts that can...

Perhaps you’ve become accustomed to the shudders, squeaks and vibrations inside your vehicle. But that doesn’t mean you have...

Stepping on the brake pedal engages a symphony of complex components with the brake line conducting. Brake lines enable that panicked...

Nobody likes to see fluid dripping from their vehicle, especially when it forms small puddles. Usually, you notice it after parking...

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Tires last longer and reduce fuel consumption when properly inflated. But how can you tell if they have enough air? Hint: It doesn't...

Multipoint inspections are the automotive equivalent of a physical. And just like putting off a visit to the doctor, delaying...

No one likes getting stuck in foul weather. But most could use a gentle reminder that a little preparation can save the day. See...

Tight, responsive brakes widen the margin for error, and every millisecond matters when someone else puts you in harm's way.

Few driving experiences are more humbling than waiting for a tow truck on a rainy day, brackish water splashing your windshield...

Want a simple way to reduce eye strain, glare from the road and extend the life of an expensive piece of equipment? Keep your...

Most drivers only think about their vehicle's battery when it goes dead. Fortunately, batteries rarely fail without warning and...

Autumn rains have already arrived throughout North America, including drought-stricken western states. That's a problem for drivers...

Summer heat can suck the lifeblood out of your vehicle's battery. How can you help prevent your vehicle's battery from failing...

A weak battery can leave you out in the cold, literally. Not all batteries require maintenance, but following some basic health...

Scientists know it as a collection of ice crystals or water droplets suspended in a gas. The rest of us know it simply as fog,...