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Nissan is recalling more than 443,800 vehicles over an issue with the engine cooling system that may lead to engine failure.
By Drew Koenig
July 2, 2025

The Ram brand has announced a new 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, the longest such coverage in the pickup truck class.
By Jared Gall
June 17, 2025

A general recommendation is to replace the positive crankcase ventilation, or PCV, valve every 30,000 to 50,000 miles.
By Rick Cotta
June 8, 2025

You can now order your 2026 Ram 1500 with an optional Hemi V-8 engine, with deliveries starting in the summer.
By Aaron Bragman
June 4, 2025

A defect in VW’s family SUV may cause the engine cover to come loose and potentially melt on hot engine surfaces.
By Vaishali Prayag
March 7, 2025

How long spark plugs last varies with different cars and different types of spark plugs.
By Rick Cotta
January 12, 2025

Top Tier gasoline contains more effective detergents than federally required, which helps clean fuel injectors and reduce harmful carbon deposits inside the engine.
By Rick Cotta
December 22, 2024

Though coolant and antifreeze are often used interchangeably, they aren’t the same. Here are the differences car owners should be aware of.
By Rick Popely
December 19, 2024

There are several possible causes of an engine misfire, from a fouled spark plug to a clogged fuel injector or faulty oxygen sensor.
By Rick Popely
December 17, 2024

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.
By Rick Cotta
December 8, 2024