HOW DOES A DIESEL ENGINE WORK?
At first glance, gasoline and diesel engines are incredibly similar. Both take fuel, make small explosions and move cars. While both...
CAN I PUT WATER IN MY CAR RADIATOR?
You’re driving when you notice the temperature gauge start to creep up. You pull over, safely check the coolant overflow reservoir and...
TIMING CHAIN VS. TIMING BELT: WHY DO CARS USE ONE OR THE OTHER?
When considering engine maintenance, it’s important to understand whether your vehicle has a timing chain vs. timing belt or timing...
STOP-START TECHNOLOGY — PROS AND CONS
Stop-start technology (SST), also known as stop-start engine, auto stop-start, idle-stop or anything similar, is a feature many associate...
WHICH LEAF BLOWER TYPE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Leaf blowers are used to clear landscape debris, and they can help keep your property looking its best. There are several kinds, and they...
SPOT CAR BATTERY ISSUES IN COLD WEATHER BEFORE THEY FREEZE YOU OUT
The primary responsibility of the battery is supplying cranking power to the starter, which turns the engine. Once the engine gets going,...
HOW TO TIE DOWN AN ATV SAFE AND SNUG
Learning how to tie down an ATV is one of the most important parts of all-terrain vehicle safety. After all, if you can’t reliably get...
HOW TO PREP YOUR SNOW BLOWER: WINTER IS COMING
Winter is just around the corner so you better be ready. But do you know how to prep your snow blower, before the first snow falls? Now...
GETTING READY FOR WINTER: RADIATOR FLUSH
Cooler weather is an important signal to classic-car owners, reminding them to get their autos ready for winter. Unless you store your...
YOUR HANDY CAR NOVICE GIFT GUIDE: JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays are coming and soon you’ll be shopping for your friends and family. Chances are one or more individuals is a car enthusiast,...
