5 SKILLS FOR YOUNG CAR ENTHUSIASTS ON A QUEST TO BECOME GEARHEADS
Novice car fans know several things about most any vehicle, including the engine size, transmission, suspension tuning, horsepower and...
5 WAYS TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR CAR BATTERY
Your car battery is critical to keeping your vehicle running. It sends power to the starter to turn over the engine and receives...
THE MODERN ENGINE MAINTENANCE MINDSET
At its core, the internal combustion engine is still the same as it’s ever been, using pistons and valves to convert the explosive power...
THE 48-VOLT SYSTEM: AN EMERGING STANDARD?
Most modern vehicles have 12-volt* electrical systems, which power everything by means of the car battery. In recent years, we’ve seen...
CHASE ELLIOTT COLLECTS TOP-TEN FINISH AT THE ‘TRICKY TRIANGLE’
Chase Elliott raced inside the top ten for much of the day at the “Tricky Triangle” of Pocono Raceway, collecting valuable stage points...
YOUR CAR TEMPERATURE GAUGE SYSTEM: READ IT RIGHT, SAVE YOUR MOTOR
Your car temperature gauge seems straightforward: a needle that shows you whether your engine is hot or cold, with a “safe zone” of...
ALTERNATE SOURCE: INSIDE AN ALTERNATOR
Your vehicle’s electrical system is quite complex. Modern cars have miles of wire, multiple computers and sensors on every possible...
SUMMER ROAD TRIP IDEAS: THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED
Summer is the perfect time to make a playlist, grab a friend, roll the windows down and drive. Road trips are practically a rite of...
BAD TIE ROD ENDS: SPOT THE SIGNS
Your ability to steer a heavy vehicle in the direction you choose is often taken for granted. Steering linkage connects the driver to the...
DO I HAVE A BAD OXYGEN SENSOR?
Most cars on the road rely on advanced self-monitoring systems made up of sensors that constantly check components and transmit signals,...
