An often forgotten task of vehicle maintenance is chassis lubrication. 50 years ago, it was part of the oil change process, mainly because it had to be. If you didn’t lube your bushings and kingpins, your car became very unsafe in quick order. Today’s modern components do not require regular…
When the weatherman starts saying the dreaded “S” word, the first thought many of us have is: “How will I be able to drive to work?” Looking out into the treacherous streets, you might begin to wonder if your tires are up to the task. So, what exactly are the…
A cracked oil pan can cause leaks that could damage your car’s engine. The oil pan is located underneath your vehicle, and if you drive over road debris like fallen tree branches and rocks, you car could suffer dents or cracks that will cause it to leak. You may be…
When cars were first invented, there wasn’t a ton of thought given to emissions beyond “keep them out of the passenger compartment.” As you can imagine (or if you were around in the ’80s or before, maybe you remember) this wasn’t great for air quality. These days, exhaust systems work…
Knowing when to replace a car radiator can help you protect your vehicle from serious damage. Below, we’ll examine the role your radiator plays in your car, and tell you what signs to look out for when the time comes to change out this crucial component. We’ll also offer insight…
If you’re a new diesel owner, congratulations! You can expect high fuel economy, hundreds of thousands of miles of life from your engine and tremendous reliability. Especially if you use a diesel fuel additive. An Additive? Why? I can hear the, “Wait, what?” already. But just pumping diesel fuel into…
Electric cars, particularly pure electric vehicles operating without a supplementary gasoline generator, offer comparatively little maintenance to the typical passenger vehicle. There are fewer moving parts, a reduced number of fluids and extended brake wear intervals, thanks to regenerative braking. Still, there are a few electric car maintenance items that…
The winter is a notoriously rough time for your car’s charging system. Maybe you’ve noticed the telltale signs that something’s wrong: dimming headlights, a hard start, or that “click, click, click” with no start at all. Batteries generally get the most attention of the components involved in charging, but what…
Modern snowblowers are incredibly powerful machines with many features and options. In comparison to the backbreaking chore of clearing snow by hand, a snowblower can clean your driveway and sidewalk quickly, and it has the added bonus of being pretty fun to use. But these large machines can also be…
Are snow tires worth it? It’s a question that many motorists find themselves asking as winter months creep into view. The idea of purchasing a second set of tires for driving during colder temperatures might not be appealing from a budgetary standpoint, but if you live anywhere that deals with…