Modern vehicles usually have four wheels, a steering wheel, and an engine, just as they have for decades. But a lot has changed since the days of carburetors and drum brakes. The addition of computers to so many automotive systems has been a game changer, enabling safer braking systems, stability control, (more)

Today, we want to talk about your engine air filter. That's the filter that cleans the air before it's burned in your engine. Ever wonder how often you should change your engine air filter? The simple answer is: when it's dirty. That's a function of how much air has passed through the filter, so your service (more)

Suspension systems should continue to operate effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles/kilometers, holding your tires' foot print on the road. Eventually components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is on (more)

Today's post focuses on the importance of protecting your mass air flow sensor or MAF. Air and fuel are mixed together to be burned in your engine. The amount is controlled by how hard you press on the accelerator or by external factors like climbing hills or hauling loads. Based (more)

Today’s vehicles have more electrical components than ever before. This really strains your electrical system, making it hard for the battery to keep up. Think about it: electric seats, seat heaters, power locks, windows and sunroofs. And then we have all the power outlets for our cell phones, computers, and DVD (more)

That's a really good question for drivers to ask, because if you don't have the full answer you may end up in trouble. It would seem that if your engine is running at the proper temperature that everything must be OK. But the fact is that engine overheating is the (more)

A lot of drivers wonder about how to prepare their vehicle for a trip. That's a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas so you may be anxious to know that the car is up to the task and won't leave you stranded. Drivers (more)

When the cold weather rolls around and the first slippery days confront drivers, it's tempting to say, I need an all-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle to deal with the weather. Well, maybe you don't. Maybe there's another solution that is much more economical and may even have better results for you. There (more)

You may have wondered where the warm air in your passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/ antifreeze that circulates around the engine and through the radiator. There is also a hose that carries coolant/antifreeze from the engine to the (more)

Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving on underinflated tires. Now, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated.The tire may not look low until it gets below 20 pounds – which is significantly underinflated. Your newer vehicle or light truck might (more)