ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS: WHY THEY MATTER FOR YOUR ENGINE
Engine oil specifications from most major car and truck manufacturers can get very, very detailed. We’re talking beyond simply matching...
SUMMER’S HERE: HOW TO CHECK TIRE PRESSURE IN THREE SIMPLE STEPS
As summer approaches and the weather warms up, your tire pressure fluctuates rapidly, regardless of your driving habits. Knowing how to...
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...
DIRTY AIR FILTER: HOW TO CHECK AND WHEN TO CHANGE
If your vehicle gets 36 mpg, you’ll burn one gallon of fuel on the average daily drive of an American, along with some 9,000 gallons of...
THE BENEFITS OF PREMIUM GAS: DO YOU NEED TO PAY MORE?
The benefits of premium gas can be difficult to separate from the marketing hype that goes with it. Presented as the “top tier” fuel at...
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...
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...
WHAT COULD A DIRTY AIR FILTER DO TO YOUR ENGINE?
Have you ever wondered what a dirty air filter could do to your engine? Just like you, your engine appreciates breathing clean air,...
