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A "Mounting" Problem (Motor Mounts)
You know how heavy your engine and transmission are, so you can imagine how tough the parts that hold them onto your vehicle's sub-frame must be. Not only must they support the weight, they also...
Published on: May 17, 2026
Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle)
Before You Buy a Used Vehicle (Car Inspection before Buying a Used Vehicle)
Perhaps this sounds familiar. Your vehicle seems like it’s been around forever, and you’ve decided it’s ti...
Published on: Apr 26, 2026
What’s That Yellow Squiggly Line Anyway? (What Warning Lights Mean)
You may have noticed when you start your vehicle, you’ll see several symbols light up on the dash. They’re different colors and shapes, and sometimes it’s hard to figure out wh...
Published on: Jan 25, 2026
(Ball Joint Replacement)
Every day that goes by, our bodies get a little more wear and tear on them. Our vehicles have the same issue. The older we get and the farther we travel, certain parts start showing some w...
Published on: Jan 11, 2026
No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)
Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine? It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter.
Just like your kitchen sink strainer fil...
Published on: Dec 14, 2025
A Bright Spark (Ignition Coil Replacement)
Ever wonder how your vehicle’s engine is able to take the 12-volts from its battery and ramp that up to as high as the tens of thousands of volts it takes to fire its spark plugs? The secret is ...
Published on: Nov 16, 2025
Not Too Hot and Not Too Cold (Temperature Gauge)
You know your body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees F, 37 degrees C. Your vehicle has a normal temperature, too, and if you pay attention to it, that can save you some big headaches do...
Published on: Oct 12, 2025
Rear Window—Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don't Go All the Way Down)
Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do with the rear window of today's cars, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks. But there is one thing that some ...
Published on: Aug 17, 2025