Maintenance

Gasoline is very flammable, so if you smell it in or near your car, you should try to determine why before you start the engine.

Common sources of oil leaks are at the oil pan or oil filter, valve covers, timing cover or the crankshaft main seals.

Although the ideal way to check tire tread wear is with a tread-depth gauge, you can get by with what’s known as the “penny test” or just using your fingers.

With EVs, when the temps drop, driving range drops — sometimes by a lot. It’s important to understand your EV’s range limitations and the need to charge more often in cold weather.

While replacing a cracked windshield is the obvious solution, it’s also an expensive one. But it’s possible the windshield can be repaired — either by a professional or by yourself.

Your car’s wheels spin around a stationary axle, and in order for them to do so, something has to allow for “slip” between the two. That something is a wheel bearing.

Having condensation on some of your windows while others remain clear is a common problem. What causes this inconvenience?

While replacing a car battery used to be a fairly simple process, it’s often much more complicated in modern cars.

Because there are several possibilities, and because brakes are a crucial safety feature, it is best to have a pro diagnose noise.

It's important to take care of your car before you put it into storage. Here are a few tips to make sure your car is ready to go when you are.