Freeze plugs don't make your engine freeze up, and they aren't useful only when it's freezing out. They're a crucial part of your car's defenses year round.
Read MoreThere are many automotive repair and maintenance jobs that make great DIY projects. However, if you're a novice, these are the tasks you should avoid.
Read MoreRemoving tar from your car can damage the paint if done incorrectly. Here are a few safe methods that include both specialty products and household options.
Read MoreTire pressure has some interesting effects on your car's gas mileage. Here's how they relate, as well as what you should do to manage your tire's pressure.
Read MoreFull synthetic and high-mileage oils offer different benefits for different people. Here's which one you should use, as well as when you should use it.
Read MoreIt's tempting to swap a carburetor for more modern electronic fuel injection. But while such a move can improve your car, it carries downsides as well.
Read MoreWhile most engines have the same number of spark plugs and cylinders, some four-cylinder blocks have two plugs for each cylinder. Here's why.
Read MoreYou're in the middle of cleaning your car when a microfiber towel slips from your hand and lands on the ground — should you keep using it? No, and here's why.
Read MoreFuel prices have been soaring for a while, and diesel is often more expensive than gasoline. So how can you get better fuel economy from your diesel vehicle?
Read MoreAn LS swap is a simple option if you're looking for more horsepower, but if you're looking for something unique, this list should give you inspiration.
Read MoreCeramic and semi-metallic brake pads have many upsides and downsides. Here are the differences between them, as well as what makes one better than the other.
Read MoreAn important part of keeping maintenance costs down is resolving issues before they fail completely. Here are 10 tips that could help you avoid a costly bill.
Read MoreCat-back and axle-back exhaust systems both replace a car's stock system. But there are key differences in their comprehensiveness and effect on power.
Read MoreClay bars safely remove grime, contaminants, and other corrosive substances from the paint surface, making polishing and waxing easier and more effective.
Read MoreWhen your service adviser recommends getting your fuel injection serviced, is it just a money grab? The answer depends on how your engine was made.
Read MoreClaying is a method of detailing your car using specialized clay. This clay can come in the form of bars, mitts, or towels, but which one is truly the best?
Read MoreHigh-mileage oil isn't the same as conventional motor oil, and the question of whether you should use it doesn't solely revolve around mileage.
Read MoreEngine cylinders can misfire for many reasons. There are four causes in particular that you should be aware of; here's what you can do about them.
Read MoreConsidering their differences in design, you might wonder if you can jump-start a V8 with a four-cylinder car. The answer might surprise you.
Read MoreSynthetic engine oil might seem like it carries some risks or downsides. However, you should consider switching to synthetic oil if you haven't already.
Read MoreThe Data Rights for Information and Vehicle Electronics in Real-time Act would require automakers to allow owners access to all of the data a vehicle collects.
Read MoreClay bars can be fantastic for cleaning contamination from your car. However, some surfaces on your vehicle won't take too kindly to such a tool.
Read MoreName brand oils carry a trusted name on their label while store brand oils are much cheaper. But does using one over the other actually make a difference?
Read MoreNot sure what to do with your off-season tires? Here's what you need to know about storing them safely to prevent damage and keep them ready for next season.
Read MoreExhaust tips can be tough to clean. The good news is that you can restore their shine with pretty much the same tools you'd use to clean your wheels.
Read MoreBedding your brakes, also known as burnishing or breaking them in, is a careful shortcut that sets them up for success. The alternative isn't pretty.
Read MoreFord's recent Godzilla and Megazilla engines can output some serious power. But they also have some pretty big differences despite their similar names.
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