The exhaust blowing out of your car’s tailpipe gives you clues regarding possible problems. Some are benign while others are serious. The latter can become much worse – and more expensive to repair – if the underlying issue is allowed to persist. Unfortunately, most drivers are unfamiliar with their vehicles. They may notice exhaust coming […]

The alternator is arguably the hardest-working component under the hood of your vehicle. It produces a current and then transfers that current to the battery. This, in turn, powers the electrical features of your car while your alternator makes sure the battery remains alive. If the battery goes, so too, will your radio, headlights, and […]

Your car’s radiator is the cornerstone of its cooling system. If it failed to do its job, your engine would quickly overheat and sustain damage. Coolant moves through your engine and absorbs the intense heat produced by the assembly. If flows through a network of hoses into your radiator. Within this component, it flows through […]

Your car’s engine has multiple cylinders, each of which has its own combustion chamber. A spark plug sits at the top of each chamber. Sometimes, there are two spark plugs per chamber, as in the case with a HEMI engine. In both case, this component has an important job. Each chamber contains a piston. During […]

If you’re like most drivers who need to replace auto parts that have failed, your first thought involves cost. This is true whether you need a replacement alternator, catalytic converter, fuel pump, transmission, or any other major component. You want a high-quality replacement that won’t leave you stranded on the road in the near future. […]

The older your car becomes, the greater the likelihood repairs are right around the corner. Some repairs are inexpensive and simple to perform, such as replacing spark plugs or hoses that have developed leaks. Others are far more expensive and time-consuming. For example, your timing belt may need to be replaced; your master cylinder might […]

Your car’s radiator has a critical job to perform, despite receiving very little fanfare. While you’re driving, your engine operates at extremely high temperatures. Left on its own, the heat would keep climbing until the moving parts seized. The assembly would suffer damage and likely need to be replaced – a very costly proposition. Oil […]

Prior to 2007, side-installed airbags were optional. Automakers were not required to install them within their fleets. That changed toward the end of 2007. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) helped pass legislation requiring all automakers to have them installed by September 2013. Today, a growing number of vehicles come equipped with side air […]

One of the top priorities for automakers is to design vehicles that protect their drivers’ safety. In the old days, that protection came in the form of seatbelts. A single over-the-shoulder belt prevented motorists from lurching into their steering wheels and windshields during an accident. Over the years, seatbelt design evolved and today, we have […]

Chances are, you’re already aware your vehicle’s engine requires oil to operate smoothly. If the level declines, you’ll need to replenish it as soon as possible. Otherwise, you risk allowing your engine to suffer damage due cialis costs to excess heat and friction. Keeping the level replenished does not guarantee your engine will receive a […]