The easiest way to ensure a long and healthy life for your car is to participate in routine maintenance checks. These checks, along with routine oil changes and tire rotations, help keep your car running in top shape and are useful in spotting potential problems before they turn into larger, more expensive repairs. However, getting these services does not disqualify owners from paying attention to and listening to their cars between checks. Overlooking or [...]

One of the most common vehicle problems is an oil leak. In order to properly address the issue, the first step is to determine how the oil is leaving your car. The first possibility is an oil seep. If you notice smoke or the smell of burning oil but do not seeing a noticeable “spill” on the pavement under your car, then it is possible that you have a seep. A seep – defined [...]

The headlights got left on and the battery ran out in your vehicle. Or maybe it was your kids playing with the cabin light. Perhaps your battery is on its last legs anyway and winter just hit. Whatever the reason, your battery is dead and you need a jump to get moving. Here’s how to do it, one step at a time. Make sure that the vehicle you are going to jump is similar [...]

Many of the sounds heard driving down the road indicate the vehicle is doing what it is supposed to. The engine rumbles comfortably.  The tires make a smooth humming sound. And the tailpipes make a muffled roar every now and again when the light turns green or the gas pedal gets pressed down. However, there are some vehicle sounds that indicate a problem. There are some specific sounds to which can alert a driver [...]

The engine is the most expensive and important part of the vehicle. Proper care of the engine is vital to keep the car in good working order. Aside from oil changes and basic maintenance, it is important to pay attention to signs that a problem might be developing. The head gasket is a vital part of the engine. Located between the engine block and the cylinder head, it keeps the cylinders properly sealed and [...]

Most people know that oil acts as a lubricant in a vehicle’s engine. But many people are not aware of what the oil lubricates or why it is needed. Unless you are a mechanic or someone who has taken a genuine interest in learning about the auto engine, you most likely do not know about the vital functions of the oil and its operating conditions. The engine underneath your hood has hundreds of moving [...]

There are a few things you can do for your battery if it is low, before you go to the length of replacing it. If your car battery is totally out of power, you should jump the car battery. Make sure you use the jumper cables appropriately and match first positive to positive, then negative to negative (on the good battery), and finally ground the other end of the negative cable on the frame [...]

Jacks are dangerous. If used improperly, they can cause serious injury and death. Many mechanics and do-it-your-selfers are perfectly at ease with the jack and know how to use it well. But for those who are less sure, there is another option- car ramps. Car ramps are made with injection-molded plastic-making, a modern technological advance in materials that produces plastics with unthinkable strength. Designed with an incline up to a textured level on top, [...]