Q: My 2019 Acura MDX has 41,000 miles, and the maintenance minder is showing a B1 code, which I know is just an oil change and tire rotation service. Last year, I had the rear differential fluid ...

Front differential failures are extremely rare, but when they do start to fail, you may hear grinding, feel vibrations and have trouble steering. If you notice any of these symptoms, it’s best to have ...

While it’s likely seldom done, some vehicles’ maintenance schedules do include an interval for changing the differential fluid, though perhaps only under “severe service” conditions such as frequent ...

Changing the car differential oil—it's one of the most-overlooked maintenance tasks on non-FWD light trucks, SUVs, and passenger cars. Because the differential is at the rear and under the car, it ...

Q: I own a 2011 Toyota RAV4 V-6 all-wheel-drive with 59,000 miles. I have pulled a boat and trailer for approximately 2,500 miles since the car was new. At my last oil change the dealer recommended ...

Your rear differential is one of the most unappreciated parts in your car or truck. It does what might be the hardest job of all of those components, multiplying torque from your transmission and ...

Relying on your vehicle's maintenance minder can help avoid aggressive or unnecessary service recommendations from dealerships. Issues with refueling, such as a constantly shutting-off nozzle, could ...