COMMON CAUSES OF TURBO ENGINE FAILURE
Turbochargers are rather genius inventions that recycle waste exhaust gas to boost engine power. This allows for smaller, lighter engine...
HOW DOES A PARKING BRAKE WORK?
Your parking brake is something you’ve probably never really thought about — at least not until it breaks and you find yourself...
CAR EXHAUST SYSTEM RUST PREVENTION
Even if you park in a garage, your car is continuously exposed to moisture. The vehicle’s body is painted and treated to prevent rust and...
DEAD CAR BATTERY? THIS SIMPLE HACK LETS YOU SHIFT TO NEUTRA
So you left a car in the garage all winter and now would like to take it out for a nice spring drive. You pack it up, step inside, turn...
HOW AN OIL FILTER WORKS
When your car alerts you that it’s time for an oil change, how quickly do you do it? If your answer is that you thought the warning light...
RADIATOR HOSE COLLAPSE: HOW TO DIAGNOSE IT
Radiator hoses are a vital part of the cooling system that carry hot coolant from the engine through the radiator and circulate it back —...
HOW TO SPOT A BROKEN ALTERNATOR
The first thing most people think about when it comes to automotive charging and electrical systems is the battery. In reality, the...
WHAT IS A FUSIBLE LINK AND HOW DO YOU REPAIR ONE IN YOUR CAR?
Has a fusible link problem ever sent you to a mechanic—or rather, have you ever had a problem with your car that the garage later told...
KEEP YOUR HIGH MILEAGE TURBO SPINNING
Today’s cars offer more power, better fuel economy and more amenities than ever before. Because cars are being built better than ever...
HOW TO DIAGNOSE A SLIPPING CLUTCH: 3 EASY TIPS
A slipping clutch is a headache to deal with. It’s also not always easy to spot until you have to have your car or truck towed to the...
