When it comes time to choose a car battery, you need to know the differences between brands to ensure you get what you want. Two of the most popular brands include Optima and Odyssey, both of which ...

When you step on the gas pedal of your vehicle, you expect the car to go. So what happens when the car won’t accelerate, but RPMs go up? This is a problem that should be dealt with right away, but ...

Today’s cars rely on hydraulic braking, which requires brake fluid for proper operation and lubrication. Over time, this fluid needs to be flushed, so fresh fluid can be added. If you aren’t used to ...

If you’ve only been working on cars for the last few years, you may never have come across one with a distributor. That’s because this part doesn’t get installed on newer cars but is still prevalent ...

It’s not a surprise to most people if their brakes squeak when pushing on the pedal. Normally, it simply means that it’s time to change the brake pads. So, what does it mean when there’s a squeaking ...

When you head to the auto parts store, you face a huge wall of motor oils to choose from for your regular maintenance. Looking at all of these bottles can be overwhelming unless you know which ones ...

Your keyless start system is a handy feature on the Honda Pilot, but it’s not immune from problems. What’s interesting is the manufacturer is aware of a keyless start system problem with Honda Pilot ...

When you head out on the road, the last thing you expect to deal with is a car that won’t keep running. Yet, any number of mechanical failures can cause this situation, sometimes without any notice.

The coil pack is an essential part of the ignition system. It works hand in hand with the spark plugs to combust the air-fuel mixture in the engine. When a coil pack goes bad, you are going to know it ...

Dead car batteries are one of the most common reasons for roadside assistance calls. To prevent this problem, it’s important to have a fully charged battery. But what do you do if the battery no ...

The last thing you plan on seeing when you get into your car is warning lights. So, what does it mean when the Service Battery Charging System alert shows up? You may panic unless you know the meaning ...

Your car’s spark plugs are responsible for igniting the fuel-air mixture in the cylinders. When the spark plugs stop working as they should, car performance diminishes. One problem you need to watch ...