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Reading Time: 3 minutesEver felt stuffy driving in the rain, but didn’t want to open your window for fear of getting your seat… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutesIf you’ve upgraded to bigger tires or just want your truck or SUV to look more aggressive, fender flares are… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesEvery time you get into your car, your shoes bring in sand, dirt, food crumbs, road salt, or a little… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutesRefrigerant doesn’t really look or smell like anything in its purest form, as it is both colorless and odorless. It’s… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen your vehicle’s engine starts running hot, the cooling fan assembly goes into high gear. Its main job is to… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen your vehicle’s A/C compressor quits in the middle of a heatwave, it could damage the rest of your A/C… Read More

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

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe handbrake is the park brake but is operated by hand rather than with your foot. More often than not,… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutesIf your car’s starting to make grinding noises, shake, or pull sideways unexpectedly, it might be time for a new… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutesAbsolutely. A vehicle’s braking system relies heavily on a brake fluid’s ability to remain in a liquid state under pressure… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesA fuel filler neck may seem like a simple part, but it performs more than just a basic function. It… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutesEver felt stuffy driving in the rain, but didn’t want to open your window for fear of getting your seat… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesA roll pan is a custom rear body panel that replaces a truck’s stock bumper to create a smooth, flush… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutesFog light trims don’t just frame the lamp. They keep water and dirt out, steady the housing, and finish off… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutesA cracked turn signal light lets in water, which fogs the lens, damages the sockets, and makes the light too… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutesCorner lights might not be the flashiest part of your ride, but they matter more than most people think. They… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen you pop your vehicle’s hood, the radiator support isn’t the first thing that grabs your attention. Still, it’s one… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutesYou’ll immediately notice it if your vehicle’s blower motor quits. No warm air in winter, no cool air in summer,… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutesA failing water pump can turn into a serious problem fast. Once it stops moving coolant through your engine, temperatures… Read More

Reading Time: 8 minutesPlanning to test your car’s alternator? Yanking a battery cable while the engine runs is a stunt that belongs to… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe timing belt keeps the engine’s top and bottom halves perfectly synchronized. Once it snaps, valves and pistons can crash… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe sway bar links are what keep the car level when you turn or hit uneven pavement. When one loosens… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutesA: The car axle is a long rod that connects two wheels on either side of the car. It usually… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesA damaged axle can chew through tires, stress other drivetrain parts, and make driving unsafe. If your vehicle feels clunky… Read More

Reading Time: 7 minutesIt’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: 8 minutesPlanning to test your car’s alternator? Yanking a battery cable while the engine runs is a stunt that belongs to… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesA failing alternator doesn’t just dim your headlights; it can cut your trip short in a matter of miles. Once… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you go looking for the physical location of the module, you probably won’t be able to find it, because… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesA fuel sending unit isn’t something most drivers think about until their fuel gauge suddenly lies. It’s the small, hidden… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe timing belt keeps the engine’s top and bottom halves perfectly synchronized. Once it snaps, valves and pistons can crash… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe throttle assembly is where the air enters the engine, and is mounted on the intake manifold where the air… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutesA catalytic converter often looks like a cylindrical metal container with a metal pipe sticking out of each end and… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe typical car muffler has a cylindrical or rectangular body with pipes sticking out of both ends. It’s made of… Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minuteHeat shields are metal plates installed along a vehicle’s exhaust system or anywhere sensitive components need to be protected from… Read More

Reading Time: 3 minutesThe ignition coil’s location depends on the type of ignition system your vehicle has. It may be mounted on the… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutesWhen a car battery begins to leak, you’ll notice chalky green acid deposits forming around the battery terminals. This is… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutesQ: Where Is the Kill Switch Typically Located? A: In most vehicles, the kill switch can be found behind the… Read More

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen your turn signal switch goes bad, you notice it right away. Maybe the stalk doesn’t click into place, the… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesA cracked dashboard can slowly chip away at your vehicle’s resale value if left unfixed. Since factory replacements are often… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutesQ: What Does a Five-Point Harness Car Seat Look Like? A: A five-point harness car seat has five points of… Read More

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhen acid rain falls on a vehicle and isn’t cleaned quickly, it can destroy the top coat and the paint… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutesQ: What does pollen look like on a car? Pollen looks like yellow dust or powder to the naked eye,… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutesThere are many reasons you might keep a vehicle in storage for long periods. Perhaps it’s part of a collection… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe P1497 fault code has plagued many Mini Cooper S vehicles, particularly the 2008 and 2009 model years. But what… Read More

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

Reading Time: 3 minutesA “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: 4 minutesThe sway bar links are what keep the car level when you turn or hit uneven pavement. When one loosens… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesDon’t ignore problems like your vehicle’s steering feeling looser than usual or pulling slightly to one side. The steering rack… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe sway bar is bolted to the control arms via links and swivels in bushings bolted to the frame. You’ll… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesQ: What does a car transmission look like? A: The typical car transmission resembles a church bell. Its rear end… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutesIn a manual transmission, the clutch can be found between the crankshaft and transmission housing. In an automatic transmission, the… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutesQ: Where is the CV joint located in a car? A: Constant velocity (CV) joints are found on both ends… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutesNot all of your vehicle’s instrument panel lights should illuminate after you remove your key from the ignition.  The instrument… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesImagine driving about normally, when you notice lights flashing on your dashboard. It’s not just the check engine light. Other… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesBefore driving off, you may hear beeping or a chime and see a warning light on your dashboard signaling that… Read More

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe tire pressure information is usually printed on a placard or sticker visible when you open the driver’s door, but… Read More

Reading Time: 6 minutesYour vehicle’s fender liner shields the wheel wells from dirt, water, salt, and debris that would otherwise get flung into… Read More

Reading Time: 4 minutesTemperature affects tire pressure, changing how the tire performs and altering its service life. It’s vital to know what cold… Read More