When it comes time to choose a car battery, you need to know the differences between brands to ensure you get what you want. Two of the most popular brands include Optima and Odyssey, both of which ...

When you head to the auto parts store, you face a huge wall of motor oils to choose from for your regular maintenance. Looking at all of these bottles can be overwhelming unless you know which ones ...

It’s not a surprise to most people if their brakes squeak when pushing on the pedal. Normally, it simply means that it’s time to change the brake pads. So, what does it mean when there’s a squeaking ...

If you’ve only been working on cars for the last few years, you may never have come across one with a distributor. That’s because this part doesn’t get installed on newer cars but is still prevalent ...

Today’s cars rely on hydraulic braking, which requires brake fluid for proper operation and lubrication. Over time, this fluid needs to be flushed, so fresh fluid can be added. If you aren’t used to ...

On the dashboard of your Honda vehicle, you are used to seeing a lot of symbols and indicators. One of the most popular is the Honda wrench light. It seems to come on frequently and demand regular ...

Dead car batteries are one of the most common reasons for roadside assistance calls. To prevent this problem, it’s important to have a fully charged battery. But what do you do if the battery no ...

When you step on the gas pedal of your vehicle, you expect the car to go. So what happens when the car won’t accelerate, but RPMs go up? This is a problem that should be dealt with right away, but ...

Inside today’s vehicles, there are a lot of warning lights and alerts to pay attention to. When the Check Charging System Light comes on, you need to take notice. This warning is attempting to alert ...

Many know how to handle a tire that’s losing air. If you’ve run over a nail or other object, the air usually comes from the tire rubber. But, what do you do when the tire is leaking air around the rim ...

Motor oil is required in the engine to ensure proper lubrication. If there’s a problem with the mechanics, oil could spray on the motor, leaving the levels lower than they should be. But, what would ...

When you head out on the road, the last thing you expect to deal with is a car that won’t keep running. Yet, any number of mechanical failures can cause this situation, sometimes without any notice.