How to Reduce Wind Noise in Your Car (Locate the Source)
Wind noise… If only you could enjoy this drive in peace. You could hear yourself think. You could come up with new ideas. You could even be alone with your…
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DIY Car Repair Tools – Socket (Ratchet) Wrench
This is Part 2 in our DIY Car Repair Tools series. The socket wrench is the unsung hero of any DIY mechanic’s toolkit. This versatile tool provides the power and…
20 Things EVERY Car Owner Should Know (According to Experts)
Owning a vehicle comes with its fair share of responsibilities, whether maintaining it or driving it. Everyone has an opinion; some good, some not-so-good. We’ve filtered out the bad to…
30 of the Most Cringe-Worthy Car Mods of All Time
When it comes to modifying cars, some upgrades genuinely improve performance and style. But other misguided attempts at car customization are just pointless, tacky, or even laughable. Get ready to…
20 Tips to Prevent a Shady Mechanic From Taking Advantage of You
Do you worry your mechanic is trying to rip you off? Maybe they’re speaking gibberish or using fear as a tactic to get you to have unnecessary work done so…
Transmission Shift Solenoids (Function and Failure Symptoms)
To understand transmission shift solenoid symptoms, it’s important to understand why and how automatic transmissions shifted BEFORE there were solenoids, and why solenoids were added to begin with. How Planetary…
28 Hacks to Keep Your Old Clunker Kicking
Driving an aged vehicle? You’re in good company. The median vehicle age on U.S. highways is currently 12.5 years. Regardless of whether economic factors or affection for your trusty ride…
How to Find a Car You Previously Owned (With or Without the VIN)
Looking to take a trip down memory lane by tracking down your old car? Whether you want to repurchase your first vehicle or just reminisce about the one that got…
How Long Can You Drive on a Spare Tire? (and How Fast Can You Go?)
It happens. You’ll replace your tire with a spare and drive on it to get home after a long day of work. It’ll be late by the time you parallel…
10 Signs Your Car Needs an Oil Change (and/or Tune-up or Service)
Do you know when was the last time you changed your car’s oil? Oil is the lifeblood of your engine, but it doesn’t last forever. Old oil stops protecting your…
50+ Different Types of Sensors Found in Cars (w/ Pictures)
Have you ever wondered how your car knows when to turn on the headlights and wipers or how it can detect when you’re getting too close to another vehicle? The…
4 Causes of Too Much Black Smoke From Exhaust in Diesel Engines
Modern diesels aren’t the sooty smoke machines of old. Though black exhaust plumes seem dirty, gasoline engines emit invisible emissions too. Properly running trucks with common-rail diesel engines should discharge…
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