HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CHANGE YOUR OIL FILTER?
Here’s a question: How often should you change your oil filter? If you’ve ever wondered just what’s in that little round canister called...
WHY DO GOOD STARTERS GO BAD?
Starters rarely fail, but being an integral component in the starting system, you’ll know it when they do. And despite the rarity, there...
5 THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT CABIN AIR FILTERS
Yes, unhealthy and unpleasant air is everywhere, but why allow it to funnel into your car and make even the shortest drives unbearable? A...
6 REASONS TO RECYCLE A CAR BATTERY
There are some compelling reasons to recycle a car battery. While these batteries are harmless under the hood of your vehicle, they can...
WHAT ARE WINTER WIPER BLADES? A SEASONAL PRIMER
What are winter wiper blades? You’ve no doubt seen this item lurking on the shelves of your local auto parts store, but a quick...
USING SNOW TIRES: ARE TWO SNOW TIRES ENOUGH?
In northern climes, winter typically brings freezing temperatures, which can turn benign precipitation into deadly slippery road...
CAN YOU CLEAN AN OXYGEN SENSOR?
An oxygen sensor is an important part of your vehicle’s emission control system. Simply put, an oxygen sensor measures the amount of...
THE BENEFITS OF AN ALTERNATOR OVER A DC GENERATOR
You can produce electric power either with a direct current (DC) generator or an alternator, which uses an alternating current (AC)....
HOW TO PICK THE BEST COMPACT SHOP VACUUM TO HANDLE YOUR MESS
Think of vacuuming your car as more than just cleaning, but as an important piece of regular maintenance. Dirt and grime gets tracked...
DISC VS. DRUM BRAKES: PROS AND CONS
When considering the differences between disc and drum brakes, what facts do car owners need to keep in mind? There are pros and cons...