Today, most drivers are well-accustomed to the use of cruise control. This tends to be the case, especially among those who routinely make lengthy commutes along a given highway when taking trips, or commuting to and from work. While the … Read more
Like it or not, most cars these days need motor oil to stay lubricated and functional. Those pistons that move up and down need a barrier of oil in between them and the cylinder walls, else you’d have metal rubbing … Read more
Certain inventions have become so commonplace in our daily lives that we never stop to think about how many variations there are of a simple theme. Take, for example, the humble car door. These doors are meant to allow you … Read more
Gone are the days when all cars and trucks had the same types of lights. Instead, there are a variety of different headlight types and technologies in use today, which differ based on the bulb type, bulb number, or kind … Read more
Your car battery is something each person knows about, even if you think you don’t know anything about cars. Your battery is the item that dies and your car won’t start. It’s what you have to “Jump” if you leave … Read more
If you’ve owned a car for even a short length of time, you should be aware that the engine oil level must be periodically checked. That’s because most gasoline and diesel engines slowly consume (or leak) their lubricating oil. Even … Read more
The average vehicle is exposed to a wide range of weather conditions within its service life, which often includes extreme fluctuations in temperature. While many motorists are well aware of the stress placed upon a vehicle when operated in stifling … Read more
For most, no vehicle-to-vehicle comparison would be complete without discussing horsepower. After all, horsepower has long since served as the rating by which engine performance has been measured. Such figures are used to illustrate the overall output of a given … 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 … Read more
In order to stay safe behind the wheel, a driver must remain attentive, constantly taking stock of their surroundings. While this tends to be a rather straightforward affair when driving during the day, complications tend to arise as darkness falls. … Read more