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Reading Time: 4 minutes Car maintenance is crucial to prolong your vehicle’s lifespan, as it’ll help you monitor part performance and spot issues. One… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes As a new driver, you’re no doubt excited to get on the road for your first car adventure. Before you… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes Did you know that a damaged car battery is one of the most dangerous components in your vehicle? Not only… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes If there’s one thing you and your engine have in common, it’s that you both need clean air to function…. Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Car air conditioning (A/C) systems run on the power generated by the engine’s crankshaft. While this power allows the A/C… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes As the cold winter season approaches, it’s about time to check on the condition of your car heater. Car interior… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutes Q: I have a 2012 Ford F-150 with a direct-injected, 3.5L EcoBoost engine. To combat carbon build-up on the valves,… Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minute Q: I have a 2002 Kia Sportage. Recently, my car’s windshield washers stopped working. I can no longer hear the… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutes Q: I have a 2007 Toyota Tacoma. The truck has a minor steering wheel shimmy on the freeway when traveling… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Any issue related to your vehicle’s braking system is no joke. Your brakes are one of the most important safety… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes The braking system is one of the most important systems in your vehicle. When its parts are worn or inoperative,… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes There are two types of braking systems, one of them being drum brakes. This system has four major components that… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Windshields, new and old, can develop dirty and oily films when the temperature gets too high. The heat burns the… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Rust is troublesome, especially on body panels or near suspension components. It can even compromise your vehicle’s structural integrity when… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Auto body panels are the outer shell of your vehicle that protects the internal components. These panels include the doors,… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes An HID ballast is the component responsible for mediating the voltage and current of an HID bulb. It allows the… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Headlight seals, also known as headlight sealants or headlight sealers, are designed to keep moisture, dirt, and debris out of… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes The number plate light bulb, also known as the license plate light bulb or the tag light, illuminates a vehicle’s… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Also known as antifreeze, coolant is a type of fluid specifically designed to protect your engine from overheating while lubricating… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Your vehicle’s HVACsystem is made up of various components that work together to maintain a comfortable cabin temperature. The blower… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes The radiator is a major component of your cooling system. But for the radiator to do its job, it needs… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes An HID ballast is the component responsible for mediating the voltage and current of an HID bulb. It allows the… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Did you know there is a way to customize your vehicle’s auditory experience? If you’re a fan of muffler modifications,… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Spark plugs are responsible for creating the spark that will ignite the air-fuel mixture to kickstart the combustion process. Without… Read More

Reading Time: 7 minutes It’s not the biggest part, but the axle can cause various problems for your ride if it’s damaged or broken…. Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Six-wheel drive refers to a vehicle configuration that uses six wheels instead of the standard four. This means these vehicles… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes The transfer case control module is one of the many computers in modern four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicles, especially the models… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes A multifunction switch is actually a cluster of switches built into a single assembly. It typically includes the wiper/washer switch,… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Driving your BMW is a joy, but not if you can’t trust its fuel gauge readings. The inaccurate data can… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes The light control module (LCM) controls the different lighting systems in a car, including the headlight, tail light, turn signals,… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes It’s vital to replace a bad valve cover gasket as soon as possible. It seals the connection between the engine… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Power steering pump replacement is a common repair job done in many vehicles. In most cases, this is done when… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s a myth that you can put sugar in someone else’s gas tank and ruin their car. This stems from… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Did you know there is a way to customize your vehicle’s auditory experience? If you’re a fan of muffler modifications,… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes If there’s oil leaking from your exhaust, think twice about driving your vehicle until you’ve fixed the issue. The cause… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes There’s no way to ensure your exhaust system lasts forever, especially if you’ve been driving your vehicle for years. One… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Spark plugs are responsible for creating the spark that will ignite the air-fuel mixture to kickstart the combustion process. Without… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes The car starter is a small motor that cranks the dormant engine when you start your vehicle. It’s an integral… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes The car battery can stop working without warning. If you’re at home or in a populated area, you can probably… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Without the right tools, removing interior and body panels can be a challenging task because it requires a lot of… Read More

Reading Time: 7 minutes Unnecessary honking can certainly be annoying, but car horns are loud for a reason. When used under the right circumstances,… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutes When installing a new wiring harness, you’ll need to figure out how the wires will route through your engine compartment,… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Imagine you’re driving down the highway one day, completely at ease. There’s no traffic and a nice, empty road stretches… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Cars and their parts don’t last forever. Sooner or later, some components can wear out, get damaged, or malfunction. Some… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Despite its advanced technology, the Tesla Model 3 is notorious for rattling. These strange noises are often caused by components… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Modern vehicles are equipped with camshaft and crankshaft position sensors that send data to the powertrain control module (PCM). The… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes A “no-start” condition isn’t uncommon. There’s a plethora of reasons why a vehicle wouldn’t start, and it can be hard… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Your ride’s powertrain control module (PCM) relies on data coming from your oxygen sensors (O2 sensors) to help regulate air-to-fuel… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Ball joints facilitate movement between your vehicle’s steering knuckles and upper and lower control arms. They’re an integral part of… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes The leaf spring suspension is one of the earliest and oldest types of suspension. While no longer produced for the… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Suspension bushings are relatively small but essential components in your vehicle’s suspension system. They slot into various other suspension parts,… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Do you own a Hyundai model with a gasoline direct injection engine and automatic transmission, such as the Santa Fe,… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Pinion angle change is an essential part of ride height adjustment, but it isn’t a topic that often comes up… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Your vehicle’s transmission fluid keeps the transmission system lubricated and pressurized. The fluid pressure is used hydraulically to apply clutches,… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Gone are the days when pulling out the dipstick was the only way to check the condition of your engine… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutes A triggered dashboard light is almost always bad news, so if you see one turn on, you’re going to want… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes You’re bound to experience a couple of issues when driving your vehicle, including a flat tire, worn-out bulbs, or even… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes A tire bead is the part of the tire that sits on a rim. You’ll need to break a tire… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutes Trailer bearings are essential because they support your trailer’s weight and allow the wheels to rotate freely. However, like any… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutes Handheld or portable tire inflators are devices designed to pump your vehicle’s tires with air. These tire inflators are meant… Read More