During the early 1970s, the EPA and other environmental agencies began efforts to curtail noxious emissions presented by internal combustion engine operations. Such efforts involved the introduction of evaporative emissions systems, designed to burn gasoline-related vapor that is naturally purged … Read more
When you start up your vehicle, the last thing you want to see is a check engine light. But for millions of drivers each year, that’s exactly what happens. It’s a nerve-wracking experience as you try to figure out what’s … Read more
Gone are the old days of having to visit a parts store just for them to tell you they don’t have what you’re looking for. Now when you’re looking for the best place to buy car parts, the search has … Read more
When you look at your vehicle’s dashboard, there are a variety of gauges you need to sift through. But one gauge that you rely on more than you realize is the fuel gauge. It’s a critical part of ensuring your … Read more
More often than not, motorists think of their engines as the motivating force behind their vehicles’ operation. While it is true that a vehicle’s engine produces the necessary output, a transmission is required to direct this output to a vehicle’s … Read more
Few things will ruin an otherwise peaceful commute quite like the sudden and unexpected illumination of your vehicle’s check engine light. Such circumstances often lead one to feel aggravated, if not completely bewildered, as the thought of costly repairs to … Read more
Part of owning a vehicle is knowing how to care for all the different components it has. And while plenty of people pay attention to the engine, transmission, brakes, and other major components, people often overlook the tires. But the … Read more
Today’s vehicles are nothing short of engineering marvels. These vehicles sustain efficient operation through the communication of several distinct modules, each of which monitors a host of feedback at an ever-constant rate. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that … Read more
Your vehicle’s lights inform other drivers on the road what you’re up to, and of all the lights on your vehicle, the reverse lights are some of the most important. But what do you do when the reverse lights aren’t … Read more
We’ve all heard the saying that oil and water don’t mix. In fact, many likely remember partaking in elementary school science projects that actually illustrated this fact in vivid detail. However, unbeknownst to many, the same can be said for … Read more