Question: I was reading an article recently that said changing my oil every 3,000 miles is an outdated idea that costs me more money and is bad for the environment. According to the article, today’s oils can go 5,000 miles or more and I should look at my owner’s manual to see how often the […]
Many people picture pistons or valves when thinking about the inside of an engine. Even though these parts are vital in creating power and allowing your vehicle to work, nothing is more important than your timing belt. Your timing belt is what keeps the pistons and valves moving and working in sync. By driving the […]
It’s a scenario that’s befallen drivers everywhere: They turn on the car and start to fiddle with the radio and the air. They glance left and right over their shoulders while buckling up to check whether they’re clear to back up. They put the car in gear, ease it down the driveway and go on […]
Here’s a typical scenario: You start your car in the morning, and as soon as the engine fires up, you notice a loud, high-pitched squeal. When you accelerate or make a U-turn, the squealing gets louder and more pronounced. What’s causing your engine to squeal? Although there are a few causes of a squealing […]
While the use of electric vehicles (EVs) is being encouraged for obvious reasons, the majority of vehicles that you see on the roads still use the internal combustion engine (ICE). As anybody who owns one of these vehicles knows, both diesel-powered and gasoline-powered engines require a fair amount of upkeep and maintenance to keep the […]
We have all heard people bragging about their vehicles’ horsepower or stating that they should get a car with greater horsepower. However, very few of those people are actually aware of what ‘horsepower’ is, except that the more of it your car has, the faster it will go. So, what exactly is horsepower? ‘Horsepower’ is […]
One of the most important aspects of car care is the timely changing of a car’s engine oil. Your car engine is a complex piece of machinery made up of thousands of different moving parts. The oil helps keep them lubricated while preventing the wear and tear of your car’s vital components. However, over time, […]
Your engine is the heart of your automobile. If it breaks down, your car is effectively useless. Your vehicle is one of your most significant investments so you want to make sure that it yields a good ROI. You can get this from a properly running engine. An engine in good working order will not […]
Some of the most important car care tips include making sure fluid levels are correct and that certain fluids are changed according to the vehicle manufacturer’s guidelines. Maintaining the proper level of engine oil and having the used oil and filter replaced as directed is essential for the longevity of the motor and the prevention […]
As soon as temperatures drop and snow hits the ground, many people dread the thought of getting into their frigid car to go to work in the morning. Even if you park your car in a garage, it can still get pretty chill overnight. To avoid being freezing for the first ten minutes of your […]
