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Why Is My Car Making a Clicking Noise When Starting?
Hearing clicking when you're trying to start your car can be upsetting, but it's less so if you understand what...
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Car Maintenance Schedule to Follow for Good Car Health
Maintenance is key to long car life and good performance. Keep your car in excellent shape by knowing what needs...
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7 Best Tire Chains for Winter Driving
Planning to do some serious winter driving? Snow chains can make a big difference! Here are the best snow chains...
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What Is Ideal Tire Pressure in Cold Weather?
Lower temperatures mean lower tire pressure, so be prepared to inflate your tires more often during the cold weather months.
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What Makes a Car Backfire?
The gurgle, pop or bang of a car backfiring can be frightening! Wonder what casues that noise? There are lots...
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Why Do My Tires Squeak While Driving?
Squeaking tires while driving isn't just annoying — it could be a warning of a serious problem. Don't ignore that...
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Why Do My Brakes Lock Up When Trying to Stop?
Brakes locking up, whether in an emergency or while simply slowing down, can be a frightening experience. Here's what you...
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Why Do My Brakes Keep Grinding?
If you hear your brakes grinding, something is wrong. Here are four likely causes for the noise and what you...
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Why Is My Car Leaking Oil?
Whether it's a couple of drops or a big puddle, ignoring an oil leak can quickly lead to expensive engine...
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How to Plug a Leaky Tire
Got a flat tire? If a small puncture is the culprit, there's a good chance you can fix it yourself....
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Top 10 Car Window Cleaners
The best car window cleaners boost visibility and protect the glass. Read on for our top 10.
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How to Change a Brake Light
Got a brake light that's not working? In less time than it takes to drive to the auto repair shop,...
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What Type of Oil Does My Car Need?
With so many options, choosing the right motor oil can be bewildering. We cut through the confusion to help you...
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How Long Do Tires Last?
The answer to the seemingly simple question "How long do car tires last?" isn't that simple. Here's why.
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This Is What Really Happens When You Put Diesel in a Gas Car
The damage to your car’s engine will be severe and expensive to fix — if it can be fixed.
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How to Temporarily Cover a Broken Car Window
Protect your car with a temporary window cover made with tape and a high-density garbage bag that will stand up...
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Why Are My Car Brakes Making Noise?
Unusual noise coming from your brakes is a warning that one of your car's most critical safety systems is malfunctioning....
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How to Clean a Car Air Filter
Extend the life of your engine air filter and increase your gas mileage by cleaning your air filter with a...
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Why Won’t My Battery Jump?
Your car is dead. You try to jump-start the battery, but nothing happens. Is it the battery or something else...
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How to Wash Car Windows
Learn how to clean car windows for sparkling clean glass that gives you the best visual clarity, particularly on...
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Why Are My Brakes Squeaking?
Brake squeal is a common problem often caused by worn brake hardware, pads, or rotor finish. But are squeaky brakes...
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How to Check Tire Pressure
Learning how to check tire pressure is easy and inexpensive. Make it a part of your monthly maintenance routine in...
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Top Bad Brake Booster Symptoms
Knowing the most common bad brake booster symptoms gives you early warning that the safety of your vehicle is at...
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How to Change Rear Brake Pads
Maintaining disc brakes is a perfect opportunity for DIYers to get their hands dirty and save a few hundred dollars.
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What to Do When Your Engine Is Knocking
Take action to stop engine knocking before your engine becomes seriously damaged.
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What Is a Brake Caliper (And How To Tell if Mine is Bad)?
If your car is equipped with disc brakes, brake calipers are critical to slowing and stopping your car. Here's what...
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How to Fix a Seized Engine
Sitting idle can cause an engine to seize. Learn how to free it and get your vehicle running again.
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This Easy Trick Will Defrost Your Car Window in Seconds
How to clear off a car window in just a few seconds.
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How to Clean Your Engine Bay
Extend the life of your engine and preserve the value of your vehicle by learning how to clean the engine...