We aren’t all car-savvy, and some of us can get sorely mislead when it comes to our cars. Not everyone knows what every purr and growl of their car means. I’ve always been amazed by the guys that I know who can tell me every little thing that is wrong with their car (and how […]
The feeling of independence that you get from knowing your way around your vehicle is incredible and something that everyone should get to enjoy. Learning how to repair your own car is a lot of fun, but sometimes taking the first step can be a little scary – especially if you’ve ever visited a garage […]
The average modern-day car has been designed for the road. If you put a regular old automobile out on the track without any preparation, you must be prepared to shell out hundreds (or possibly even thousands) of dollars to get it back to road standards. Unless your regular old automobile was designed for the track, […]
Many of today’s cars are so sophisticated that you need your owner’s manual to decipher even something simple, like your stereo system. Exhaust system mufflers, however, are still (thankfully) pretty simple. It doesn’t take special training or an automotive computer diagnostic system to let you know that there’s a problem. When you understand what a […]
We all know about the game called “Russian Roulette” – you have a revolver with only one bullet in one of the six chambers. People take turns pointing the gun and pulling the trigger until the gun eventually goes off and someone dies. The “point” of Russian roulette is a mystery, but one thing is […]
Question #1: Can I wash my car with dish soap? Dish soap contains ingredients that, while great for dishes, can be quite nasty for your car. Or, more specifically, your car’s wax. You could be forgiven for thinking or even trying dish soap as an alternative to proper car soap, but think about it this […]
A reader wrote in to inquire about a problem he has with his Nissan 350z. This might be helpful to the rest of you as well since it has to do with the airbag malfunction light and lemon laws. Reader question: I bought a Nissan 350z in November 2008 and after 2-3 weeks of driving […]
Tire pressure is important. It can effect safety, performance, and the service life of your tires. Here’s some info on what tire pressure is, how it’s measured, and four reasons you should check it regularly. What is Tire Inflation? Tire inflation is the measurement used to refer to tire pressure, and it is usually given […]
The air filter is a very important part of any car or truck. It is what feeds your engine clean oxygen. Without a healthy combination of both oxygen and fuel, your car won’t run. It is a very good idea to make sure your car’s air filter is healthy. Here are five reasons why it […]
With gas prices pushing well over $4.00 per gallon it’s enough to make anyone wonder if the price increases will ever stop. Many Americans are feeling helpless as they see the cost at the pump go from being expensive to ridiculous. So what can really be done? Since it seems there is no way to […]