If you drive a conventional car, it will likely have five lug nuts (or bolts) at each wheel (some models only have four). These twenty fasteners could be the most important ones on your entire car. That’s because if five of them on any wheel break or come off while you’re driving, you will most … Read more
Our vehicle’s windshield is a window into the world through which we navigate, both literally and figuratively. We count on a windshield to provide a clear view of the road ahead, allowing us to take stock of our surroundings and any potential hazard that we may face. In ideal conditions, a windshield should be free … Read more
Maybe you just got back from your state’s motor vehicle inspection and need to figure out how to get the moisture out of your headlight assembly to pass your inspection. Or perhaps you noticed you can’t see as well at night as you need to. Either way, excessive moisture in the headlight assembly is a … Read more
Though automotive design and manufacturing processes have advanced significantly over the past several decades, even the best of vehicles are far from mechanically bulletproof. Therefore, we as motorists, attempt to carefully maintain our vehicles, while also expecting the occasional breakdown. Luckily, today’s vehicles feature onboard diagnostic systems, which are actually capable of relaying specific trouble … Read more
Regular oil changes are essential to extending the life of any engine. Luckily, changing a vehicle’s oil is typically a straightforward affair that generally takes no longer than 30-minutes to complete. With a little bit of know-how and a few basic hand tools, most motorists can change their own oil without even the slightest of … Read more
When planning to perform a brake job you will always be faced with these three questions: Should I replace the rotors? Or should I simply have them resurfaced? And how do I decide? Before digging into this topic let’s point out that for most brake jobs the rotors should either be resurfaced or replaced. Not … Read more
It can often be quite difficult to locate the perfect used vehicle to meet your every need. This is a matter that is further complicated when one finds out that the vehicle of their choice has been saddled with a branded title. Situations such as these often cause a wealth of confusion among consumers, who … Read more
Typically, an oil change is a quick and easy process, but that quick job can quickly turn into a project when you can’t get the oil filter off. But what leads to the oil filter getting stuck in the first place? And more importantly, how do you get it off once it is stuck? We’ll … Read more
Summer has finally arrived, and you are enroute to the beach for a much anticipated family vacation. All is well, and you are only a few short hours from your destination when the unexpected brings your travel to an abrupt halt. As the reading presented by your vehicle’s temperature gauge begins to skyrocket, you realize … Read more
Just like high blood pressure can cause you to have a heart attack and cripple you, high oil pressure can create a litany of problems for your vehicle. Oil has a wide array of functions for your vehicle, but it all requires the proper oil pressure. But what exactly is high oil pressure, what does … Read more