Along with oil and oil filters, spark plugs are the face of automotive maintenance, devices that produce an electrical spark to the combustion chamber in order to ignite the air & fuel mixture. Replace these per your manufacturer recommendations, though…
Like the five-day work week and glasses in about an hour, the 3,000-mile oil change is part of the American consciousness. Whether you follow the guideline or not, the number remains the same, decade after decade and car after car…
If you're like most drivers, you don't think about your brakes until they stop working. But, if you're smart, you'll take good care of your brakes. You'll replace the pads and resurface the rotors as needed. Still, when your mechanic…
The lifespan of a given set of brake pads is dependent on a very wide set of variables ranging from personal driving style to the impersonal laws of physics. Mechanics and manufacturers have a loosely agreed upon mileage range from…
Windshield wiper blades don't get the respect they deserve. They remove rain, snow and sometimes even ice and dirt from the windshield of your car and they do it quickly and smoothly, at the push of a button. They endure…
When it comes to car part longevity, your tires are a component you definitely want to monitor on a regular basis. That's because their condition has a big impact on your fuel economy, the comfort of your car's ride and…
With the advanced materials being used to make automotive belts today, most are lasting much longer than they used to, and in some cases belts don’t get replaced until after they fail. If a belt breaks, the effects can range…
The radiator is one of the most important devices in your car because it keeps the engine at its nominal operating temperature, which is typically between 195 and 220 degrees Fahrenheit (90 and 105 degrees Celsius). The primary function of…
The primary function of the fuel filter is to filter the fuel, by remove dirt, grit, and other miscellaneous items that could clog your fuel operating system. On gasoline engines the filter is the size of a coke can and…
The cabin air filter is a high particulate filtration device that is attached to the outside air intake of your vehicle's ventilation system. This device helps to improve air quality and filter out pollution from the air that circulates inside…