Expert Tips on Service

Most popular articles by category from our car-care experts

Maintenance 101

• How Far Should I Go on My Brakes?

  January 5, 2018
• How Do I Know When to Change My Brake Pads and Rotors?

  January 4, 2018
• How Do I Check the Pad Life on My Disc Brakes?

  January 3, 2018

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Brakes

• How Often Do I Need to Change My Brake Fluid?

  January 12, 2018
• How Can I Tell if I Need New Brakes?

  January 11, 2018
• Can Brake Fluid Go Bad?

  January 10, 2018

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Coolant System

• How Often Should I Change Engine Coolant?

  June 2, 2017
• What's Causing That Smell in My Car?

  August 17, 2016
• How Can I Tell If My Radiator Is Leaking?

  July 20, 2016

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Drivetrain and Transmission

• Do You Really Need to Change the Transmission Fluid?

  May 3, 2017
• Do Cars Have More Than One Belt That Needs Replacing?

  October 1, 2016
• Why Is It Hard to Shift My Automatic Transmission Out of Park?

  July 26, 2016

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Electrical

• Why Is the ABS Light On?

  December 28, 2017
• Why Is the Battery Light On?

  May 4, 2017
• Signs You May Need a Tune-Up

  October 1, 2016

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Engine

• Should I Worry About How Hot My Engine Is Running?

  October 1, 2016
• Do Fuel Injectors Need Periodic Cleaning?

  October 1, 2016
• How Often Should I Replace My Accessory Drive Belt?

  October 1, 2016

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Exhaust and Emissions

• Why Is My Muffler Rattling?

  May 31, 2016
• When Should You Replace the PCV Valve?

  January 24, 2016
• What Are Common Catalytic Converter Problems?

  January 24, 2016

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HVAC

• What's a Cabin Air Filter and When Should You Replace It?

  October 1, 2016
• If I Seldom Drive, What's the Minimum I Should Drive My Car?

  May 16, 2016
• Air-Conditioner Condenser: What You Need to Know

  April 30, 2016

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Oil and Fluids

• How I Can Tell What That Leak in My Driveway Is?

  June 6, 2017
• Is Oil for High-Mileage Engines Worth the Extra Cost?

  May 8, 2017
• Do You Really Need to Change Your Oil Every 3,000 Miles?

  October 1, 2016

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Service Bulletins

• 2015 Jeep Renegade Lug Nut Issue

  September 30, 2016
• 2009-14 Ford F-150 Fuse Issue

  September 29, 2016
• 2008-11 Buick Lucerne, Cadillac DTS Fuel Pump Issue

  September 28, 2016

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Steering and Suspension

• What Are Common Suspension Problems?

  May 19, 2017
• What Difference Does Wheel Size Make?

  October 1, 2016
• Why Does My Car Squeal When I Turn the Steering Wheel?

  April 15, 2016

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Tires and Wheels

• How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?

  May 26, 2017
• How Long Do Tires Last?

  May 18, 2017
• How to Properly Check and Fill Tires

  October 1, 2016

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