Articles by Rick Cotta
Whether gas-powered or electrified, if your car has paddle shifters, you should consult your owner’s manual to determine how they work.
The check-engine light is a signal that the onboard diagnostics system (or OBD II) has detected a malfunction in the vehicle's emissions, ignition or fuel systems.
Although a typical interval is 5,000 to 10,000 miles, you may want to have tires rotated before it’s called for if you notice uneven tread wear that results in vibration or noise.
One indication that the power-steering fluid level should at least be checked is if the steering wheel becomes harder to turn or you hear a whining noise coming from the power-steering pump.
If you’re asking for heat but only cold air is coming out, the problem likely lies in one of two areas.
The “L” was a staple position in early cars with automatic transmissions (which date from the 1940s), and it had some very practical purposes back when brakes weren’t as good.
How long spark plugs last varies with different cars and different types of spark plugs.
Proper tire pressure is much more crucial to your car than you may think, and it results in a safer and more economical experience on the road.
Top Tier gasoline contains more effective detergents than federally required, which helps clean fuel injectors and reduce harmful carbon deposits inside the engine.
While it’s normal for a car to be idling high when it’s first started, if the idle doesn’t drop to normal after a minute or two, something’s probably wrong.