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The radiator is a key component of the cooling system whose main responsibility is to cool the mixture of antifreeze and water that circulates throughout the engine.
By Rick Popely
July 18, 2021

AFS stands for adaptive front-lighting system, or headlights that swivel in the direction a vehicle is turning to illuminate more of the road where the vehicle is heading instead of straight ahead.
By Rick Popely
June 20, 2021

VVT-i stands for Variable Valve Timing-Intelligence, which is Toyota’s name for the variable-valve technology it uses in most of its vehicles.
By Rick Popely
June 6, 2021

Vehicle service costs are unpredictable, but a new report from data analysis firm We Predict aims to add a little clarity.
By Jennifer Geiger
May 19, 2021
These six tips from AAA and Universal Technical Institute experts will help you save gas while driving until you can safely find an open station to refuel.
By Cars.com Editors
May 12, 2021

The alternator powers the starter motor for the engine and the various computers, lights, power windows and locks, wipers and other electrical accessories.
By Rick Popely
April 25, 2021

The folks at CarMD are back with their 2021 Vehicle Health Index, which documents what causes your car’s dreaded check-engine light to illuminate.
By Brian Normile
April 21, 2021

VSA stands for vehicle stability assist, which is the proprietary term for the electronic stability control system used on Honda and Acura vehicles.
By Rick Popely
April 18, 2021

TCS is a feature on all vehicles that prevents the drive wheels from losing traction on slippery surfaces.
By Rick Popely
April 11, 2021

Those annoying calls that remind you that your vehicle’s warranty has expired, or is about to, may not just be aggressive telemarketing. They might be scams, the FTC warns.
By Rick Popely
April 3, 2021