Every vehicle has a gas cap (whether the removable type or the self-closing type), but it’s a part that most of us don’t think about each day. But just because it’s not the first thing that comes to mind doesn’t … Read more
Although we hope to never find our vehicle’s engine in a state that warrants internal repair, the possibility of such issues is never out of the question. Unfortunately, repairing issues of this nature tends to be relatively costly, and rather … Read more
A vehicle’s starting and charging system are composed of several different components, all of which are of substantial significance. If one or more of these components were to fail at a given time, vehicle operation would be negatively impacted, up … Read more
Keeping up with the oil changes on your vehicle is just a part of owning a vehicle, but that doesn’t make them any less inconvenient. If you’re like us, you have busy days and evenings, and the last thing you … Read more
As motorists, we naturally expect our vehicles to spring into action, with the simple turn of a key. While this is the case 99% of the time, on occasion, the exact opposite occurs. Though we attempt to crank our vehicle, … Read more
Nobody wants to see lights staying on the dash after they start everything up, but did you know that some lights don’t necessarily mean there’s a problem? That’s the case with the service engine soon light, so you can take … Read more
Let’s clarify our terminology right from the start. The term “warped brake rotor” is somewhat misleading. Warping would be a change in the geometric shape of a rotor. Brake rotors do not change shape; they do not geometrically warp. Here’s … Read more
The last thing you want to see when you start up your engine is a check engine light. But what’s even worse is seeing that check engine light and having no idea what it means or how to fix it. … Read more
In this article we will explain the function of the sway bar (or bars) on your car or light truck. Other terms you may have heard for this part include stabilizer bar, anti-sway bar or anti-roll bar. All of these … Read more
It is often stated that man went to the moon for the first time on a rocket that was less technologically advanced than the vehicles we drive today. As mind-boggling as this thought might be, there is plenty of truth … Read more