In most cases, little proves quite as frustrating to the average motorist as the sudden illumination of a check engine light, upon their vehicle’s instrument cluster. One is often left to ponder the issue at hand, clueless as to the … Read more
When you’re driving down the road, the last thing you want to see is a check engine light kick on. But for millions of drivers each year, that’s exactly what happens. But once you claw your heart back into your … Read more
Today’s vehicles come loaded with a significant amount of sophisticated components, many of which are engineered to reduce a vehicle’s carbon footprint. This, of course, was necessitated by the implementation of new, highly-stringent emissions standards during the 1970s and 80s. … Read more
Few things can be more frustrating than having the dreaded Check Engine Light (CEL) illuminate in your dash. While it’s true that many causes of a lit CEL are relatively minor in nature, you don’t want to take any chances … Read more
Most people spend a fair amount of time in their vehicles, as they take vacations, commute to/from work, and run errands. Therefore, it’s only natural for one to wish for this time to be as pleasant as possible. However, few … Read more
Like it or not, most cars these days need motor oil to stay lubricated and functional. Those pistons that move up and down need a barrier of oil in between them and the cylinder walls, else you’d have metal rubbing … Read more
During the 1970s, a revolution of sorts took place within the automotive industry. Newly implemented emissions standards of the day placed increasing pressure upon US automakers to reduce their carbon footprint. However, accomplishing this proved quite difficult, and ultimately necessitated … Read more
Certain inventions have become so commonplace in our daily lives that we never stop to think about how many variations there are of a simple theme. Take, for example, the humble car door. These doors are meant to allow you … Read more
Over the past several decades, great strides have been made in the area of vehicle smog reduction. The bulk of these improvements came in direct response to various EPA mandates that were passed down during the 1970s and 80s. Automakers … Read more
Gone are the days when all cars and trucks had the same types of lights. Instead, there are a variety of different headlight types and technologies in use today, which differ based on the bulb type, bulb number, or kind … Read more