Changing an ancillary belt is a fairly simple task for those with the right tools and know-how, but this 'quick' method has to be seen to be believed.
Read MoreWindshields will always end up taking some damage eventually. Whether you go for DIY or professional repair depends on your budget and the damage itself.
Read MoreHydraulic oil and engine oil can both be mineral- or synthetic-based, and they even overlap in what they do under the hood. So how exactly do they differ?
Read More"Wrench" is a game that could help visual learners understand how cars are put together and how they work without investing in a pricey project car themselves.
Read MoreMore than four decades after its invention, cylinder deactivation tech remains a polarizing fuel-efficiency measure for all the serious issues it can invite.
Read MoreIf you can shoehorn any of these engines into the bay of your project car, you'll have the most powerful car in the neighborhood, no matter where you live.
Read MoreYour service records don't need to look like evidence for a court case, but they should cover the work done on your car, when it happened, and at what mileage.
Read MoreIt's getting prohibitively expensive to buy a new car these days, but fixing your old one isn't getting any cheaper either.
Read MoreHe hasn't sold any of it, solely using it to fuel his tractors, and the cost of that fuel has run at nearly half of that of market diesel.
Read MoreWhile you can technically put hybrid motor oil in a standard ICE car and vice versa, brands sell specially formulated oils for hybrid cars for a good reason.
Read MoreIt's the kind of timing you'd expect from the fastest oil change record – not swapping a Ford Escort's inline-4 out and back in and driving the thing 32 feet.
Read More"This should be simple" should always set off warning bells.
Read MoreWorking on your own car can be an enriching experience, but if you screw something up, it can cause some serious headaches.
Read MoreMaking it to 300,000 miles on the odometer is certainly doable, but won't happen on its own. It takes more than a tough engine and routine oil changes.
Read MoreYou don't necessarily need to compromise on performance to make your motorcycle more comfortable. Some upgrades improve both without forcing major tradeoffs.
Read MoreWhat happens when you connect a car battery backwards? The answer is bad things, which you probably know already, but just how bad can it actually get?
Read MoreThese new laws will make it easier for car enthusiasts in California to celebrate their passions, and share them with generations to come.
Read MoreWhat happens when you take a beater and replace its engine oil with WD-40? No need to speculate when you can watch a Ford Probe burst into massive flames.
Read MoreIt's just an oil filter, right? Well, not exactly. Here's how replacing your filter with a budget option might end up being a costly mistake.
Read MoreSome engine issues are common, and most folks can recognize them. But some are so unusual, you may never have seen them. Here's how to tell when they're here.
Read MoreA bent axle will set your car to wobbling, vibrating, or even not being able to turn. Before it becomes undrivable, what do you need to fix it?
Read MoreIf the engine oil level gets too low, you're in trouble, but you probably know that already. What you may not know is how quickly your engine can seize up.
Read MoreBrake fluid absorbs moisture, which reduces its boiling point and performance and can cause corrosion. Here's how to know it's time to bleed your brakes.
Read MoreWorking on your motorcycle requires numerous gadgets and tools. Even if you're a novice, here are some critical devices that you should keep in your garage.
Read MoreDid you know that Home Depot secretly doubles as an automotive-supply store? Yes, you can get what you need for your car at the same place you get your hammers.
Read MoreDriving an old car doesn't mean you have to be stuck with an old infotainment system. Here are a few options worth exploring if you want a modern upgrade.
Read MoreWhile keeping your car's fuel lines clean can be as simple as adding a cleaner additive in the tank, more serious clogs require a manual flush such as this.
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