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The Edible Engine
You may have had a friend whose vehicle was the victim of hungry rodents. After all, mice, rats and squirrels—even rabbits—have been known to gnaw on wires in engine compartments, ca...
Published on: Jun 07, 2026
Cruisin' on Down Main Street
When automakers first came out with cruise control, it was a real luxury item. The older cruise controls used a mechanical vacuum system but it worked. Well, some of the time.
Now d...
Published on: Mar 08, 2026
Start Me Up (Ignition Systems)
When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it's using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jum...
Published on: Mar 01, 2026
Muffler: Victim of Winter (Muffler Repair)
So you almost got through the winter until, one day, your muffler started sounding like a dragster, loud and obnoxious. It's not surprising. All that road salt and brine can cause rust to ...
Published on: Feb 01, 2026
Giving CV Joints the Boot! (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)
Ever wonder how your vehicle’s transmission is connected to your wheels? After all, when you hit a pothole or some other uneven part of a road’s surface, there has to be something that can...
Published on: Oct 27, 2025
The Part You've Never Seen (Flat Tires and Solutions)
They say your vehicle has one, but you've never seen it. And you might not even know it if you stumbled on it accidentally.
We're talking about the jack, that tool that allows you to lift one c...
Published on: Oct 22, 2025
In the Red (Why a Vehicle Overheats)
Heat is one thing that can damage a vehicle, especially if a problem isn’t taken care of soon. Be on the lookout for signs that it’s getting too hot in some parts of your vehicle, st...
Published on: Sep 21, 2025
Power Failure (Broken Power Seat)
Know anyone who doesn't love a power seat in an SUV, a car, truck or van? They're convenient and precise in their adjustments. But when they break, oh, what a pain. Not only is it inconven...
Published on: Aug 10, 2025