Maintenance

While changing your oil every 3,000 miles was standard practice many years ago, modern lubricants and advances in engine materials and tolerances have largely made that frequency unnecessary.

Even though a wheel alignment isn’t a normal maintenance item, and there isn’t a set mileage or time interval for having it done, you should recognize the indications for when it might be needed for your vehicle.

How often you need to change your car’s brake fluid is covered in the maintenance section of your owner’s manual, and it can vary greatly.

What may need recharging in your car’s air-conditioning system is the refrigerant that circulates through the system to create cold air.

If you find yourself turning the key to no avail, here's a quick rundown on jump-starting your car.

If the ABS warning light is illuminated in your gauge cluster, that means the antilock system has been deactivated because of a malfunction.

If you notice a vinegar smell when you turn on your car’s air conditioning, it’s most likely due to mold or mildew that has built up somewhere in the ventilation system.

If you see what looks like water dripping from underneath your car during warm weather when your air conditioner is running, there’s probably no cause for concern.

CarMD’s latest study looks at the most common check-engine light repairs and their average costs over the previous calendar year, then ranks the results.

While there are other potential causes of a sulfur smell around your car, the most likely is probably a faulty catalytic converter.