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What Is a Brake Caliper (And How To Tell if Mine is Bad)?

Disc brake calipers are crucial components within modern disc brake systems and are critical to safely and effectively slowing and...


How to Fix a Seized Engine

Sitting idle can cause an engine to seize. Learn how to free it and get your vehicle running again.


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105 Easy DIY Car Repairs You Don’t Need to Go To The Shop For

Vehicle repairs and maintenance tasks don't always have to be done in the shop. You can easily do these...


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10 Vehicles That Maintain Their Value Over Time

The average new vehicle will lose 50 percent of its value after five years. If you're planning to buy or...


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Are Remote Car Starters Bad for Your Vehicle?

Are remote starters a harmless convenience or an unnecessary gimmick doing real damage to your vehicle?


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Here’s How Far You Can Actually Drive on Empty

How far can you actually drive on those last few gallons of gas?


This Easy Trick Will Defrost Your Car Window in Seconds

How to clear off a car window in just a few seconds.


Why Do People Leave Their Windshield Wipers up in the Winter?

More people are pulling up their windshield wipers during inclement weather to prevent them freezing in place, but some prefer...

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How to Clean Your Engine Bay

Extend the life of your engine and preserve the value of your vehicle by learning how to clean the engine...


How to Remove Paint Scratches from a Car

From barely-there scratches to deeper notches, we show you how to remove scratches from a car, along with the best...


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10 Things You Should Know About Gasoline

Do you think premium gas is free of ethanol and the best choice for small engines? Do you ever treat...


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How to Increase Your Car Battery’s Life

Double that car battery life and save some serious dough! These tips will keep your car's battery in tip-top condition...


How to Change a Tire

Do you know how to change a tire? It's really not that difficult. Here are some tips that will make...


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Repair a Rear Window Defogger With a Rear Defroster Repair Kit

Pick up an inexpensive defogger repair kit and complete the repair in less than 30 minutes.


9 Best Practices for Winter Driving

If you live in a part of the country that gets cold and sees accumulating snow, you know driving in...


4×4 Smarts: Safe Driving Tips for How to Use 4-Wheel-Drive

We'll walk you through the basics of using 4WD for city and highway driving.


5 Best Snow Tires for Trucks

Stock up on the best snow tires for trucks to avoid nasty accidents and slipping on icy streets.

How to Remove Rust From Brake Rotors

Rusty rotors peeking out from behind your expensive alloy wheels? Here's how to remove rust from brake rotors.


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Can You Name These 12 Car Dashboard Lights?

Do you know what all the different lights on your car's dashboard mean? Or do you just ignore them and...


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Regular vs. Premium Gasoline: Does It Really Matter Which You Use?

How high of an octane does your car actually need to run well? Here's what to know about the consequences...


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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Warm Up Your Car In The Winter

It depends on your car's age, you comfort meter and your desire to conserve fuel. Here's when it's beneficial, and...


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13 Things You Need in Your Winter Car Survival Kit

Don't get stranded out in the cold – make your own winter car survival kit.


Which Brake Line Wrench Is Right for My Vehicle?

Brake line wrenches (flare nut wrenches or simply line wrenches) serve a specific purpose. Domestic cars often use 7/16-inch and...

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Everything You Need to Know About Tire Rotation

Rotating your car's tires may not seem like a big deal compared other common car maintenance tasks, but it's actually...


How to Check Tire Tread

Watch and learn how to measure tire tread


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The Freezing Point of Gasoline and Its Effect on Your Car

There are plenty of things to worry about when it comes time to winterize your vehicle. But is freezing gasoline...


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Are You Using This Top Secret Dashboard Cleaner?

Get your car's dashboard sparkling clean without any smelly chemicals or spending a single extra cent.


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12 Things to NEVER do While Driving

Most of these things are no-brainer mistakes that you should avoid while driving. Unfortunately, there's no shortage of apparently brainless...


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How Often Should You Change Your Brake Pads?

Determining how often you should change your brake pads is not rocket science. Your ears will provide the answer if...