It’s annoying. *Schlursh* *Squeak* *Brrrrbp* *Brrrrrbp* over and over again when the rain has already stopped and you just forgot to turn the windshield wipers off. Shouldn’t the engineers have figured out how to stop the squeaking? What about the … Read more
There are few feelings worse than when you see your vehicle’s check engine light come on for the first time. But once you hook up your vehicle to an OBD2 scanner and check the code, you’re not done just yet. … 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 spend enough years behind the wheel, you will inevitably run into more than one situation that will cause you to scratch your head. These situations tend to be most memorable, for their ability to bewilder the average motorist, … Read more
If one were to compare vehicles of yesteryear, to more modern releases that have hit the market over the past decade, they would likely notice a number of discrepancies between the two. Perhaps the most noteworthy of which includes the … Read more
Today’s vehicles are extremely efficient, using a series of sensors and modules to regulate almost every facet of engine operation. This, in turn, increases performance while minimizing noxious emissions output. A vehicle’s onboard diagnostic system also records any performance faults … Read more
The emissions systems found in today’s vehicles tend to be quite complicated in their design. This is due to the fact that this system utilizes a host of individual components, each of which plays a pivotal role in reducing the … 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
Your turn signal is one of the most important safety features in your vehicle, even if it is one of the most overlooked. But what do you do when the feature you take for granted stops working? Well, you start … Read more
In stark contrast to vehicles of old, today’s cars, trucks, and SUVs meter noxious chemical output through a series of self-monitoring tests. This not only reduces the global fleet’s carbon footprint but ensures the more efficient operation of all vehicles … Read more