Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicle maintenance can increase the lifespan of your vehicle. Regular vehicle maintenance can seem like a lot of work, but it will usually save you money in the end. In this section you'll find articles dedicated to vehicle maintenance.
10 Popular Car Modifications
10 Car Accessories That Could Be Dangerous
What makes certain car accessories unsafe (or even illegal)?
Modern Cars Are Kind of Boring. Why Is That?
Can car companies let known defects go without a recall?
Do car interiors turn toxic in the summer?
Making a Car Last for 300,000 Miles Is Totally Possible — Here's How
Are cars designed to fail at a certain point?
Will it hurt to spray electrical contact cleaner in an ignition?
What's the Fastest Car in the World?
Is Your Junk in the Trunk or the 'Frunk'?
The GM Car That Has No Steering Wheel or Pedals
The Long Strange History of License Plates in the U.S.
Do red cars get pulled over more often for speeding?
Are extended car warranties worth it?
8 Signs to Identify Bad Fuel Pump Symptoms
All You Need to Know About Bad Alternator vs Bad Battery
How to Diagnose and Fix a Brake Fluid Leak
Why the V Engine Remains a Top Choice for Car Enthusiasts
How Gas Compression-ignition Engines Work
Did cars ever have external combustion engines?
Diesel Isn't Always a Worse Polluter Than Gasoline
How Coal Rollers Work
How Much Air Pollution Comes From Cars?
10 Cold-weather Motorcycle Accessories
Is all motorcycle apparel made of leather?
What motorcycle accessories will help me stay cool?
How Laser-powered Headlights Work
How Air-Conditioned Seats Work
5 Useful Voice-activated Commands for Your Car
How to Avoid a 'Hurricane Car'
6 Automotive Parts You Can Easily Recycle
10 Places to Look for Classic Car Parts
How Does Vertical Acceleration Work?
How Car Suspensions Work
How Car Steering Works
How Differentials Work
Why the Stick Shift Is Going Extinct
Gas-powered vs. Electric Cars: Which Is Faster?
How Many Wheels Are in the World?
Why Do Tires Blow Out More in Summer?
Winter Tires Really Do Make a Difference in the White Stuff
How Automobile Ignition Systems Work
A Beginner's Guide to Ignition Coil Replacement?
Can your car tell you when the light's about to change?
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How often should you change your oil? If you think it's every 3,000 miles, think again.
Your car's serpentine belt is a single, continuous belt that drives lots of things like the car's alternator and power steering pump. So how do you replace it when it's starting to fail?
You might think your car is fine for your upcoming summer road trip. But if it's more than 10 years old, you might want to think again.
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By Jack Sackman
You simply love your car. You've been all over the place with it, but now you're staring at the 30,000-mile service - the first major check up on the vehicle. Is it worth it?
There are so many dangerous, irresponsible and downright ridiculous things you can do to a car while "fixing" it that it was difficult to narrow this list down to just 10 examples.
Whether you're debating the need for oil independence or discussing the environmental impacts of oil drilling, there's no doubt about it: Oil is a hot topic of conversation. However, do you know the proper way to recycle it?
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There are a lot of lids in this fast-paced, modern world. There are lids for ketchup bottles. Learn more about could your gas cap be costing you money.
DIY Vehicle Care: Spark plug vs. Fuel economy, Part I. In this aritcle learn the differences between spark plugs and fuel economy.
As a long time automotive writer and enthusiast I am often amazed at the prices mechanics charge for simple repair work that most anybody could do themselves. Learn more about the 6 DIY automotive repairs anyone can do.
Owning jumper cables is like owning a truck. When you own a truck, people seem to cozy up to you when they are moving. Learn more about the 6 great car battery maintenance tips.
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Did you know that many insurance companies figure most vehicles on the road have only 10 years of useful life before being carted off to the junkyard? Learn more about the 7 ways to make your whole vehicle last longer, from wheels to wipers.
Before embarking on a project like replacing your car's engine oil, you need to decide which size socket wrench you should use. Learn more about what size socket wrench you need for an oil drain plug from this article.
The noise you hear is not from gears grinding against each other, it's from the dog teeth on the gears. Learn why cars make noise when you shift gears poorly in this article.
Do you have to remove your intake manifold because your internal combustion engine isn't getting enough airflow? Learn about how to remove your car's intake manifold in this article.
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Every time you park your car under a tree you find tree sap on the hood. We'll give you a few solutions to removing tree sap from your car.
You're driving out of a parking lot when you suddenly feel that you're having problems with the power steering. Learn about how to diagnose power steering problems in this article.
You're ready to go out on your motorcycle when you find that the battery needs charging. Learn how to charge a motorcycle battery in this article.
You'd like to learn how to polish the aluminum valve covers on you car's engine and restore their shine. Let's show you in this article how to polish aluminum valve covers.
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You want to check ball joints, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to check ball joints in this article.
Learn how to clean your leather car seats and your car will feel like new. Learn about how to clean leather car seats in this article.
There is a sudden vibration in your car and you suspect it's time to learn how to clean the wheel bearings. This article will save you money by teaching you how to clean wheel bearings.
If you're planning to be away from home for an extended period and no one will be using your car in the interim, it's important to know how to properly store your car's battery. Read this article to learn how to store a car battery.
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If your front end is not aligned, you may find your car veering to the right or left. Here's how to fix that.
It's not hard to learn how to match auto paint exactly. Learn about how to match auto paint in this article.