Some maintenance tasks are easy enough for the average consumer to handle, but others might be best done by a shop or dealer — even if you have the skills to do it yourself.

Neglect can do a lot of bad things to your car's engine. Not changing the oil as frequently as recommended is a surefire way to an expensive overhaul. If you've dealt with thick, gooey sludge before, ...

The Ford F-150 has been one of, if not the best-selling new car in the U.S. for almost five decades. According to Business Insider, more than 33 million F-Series trucks have been sold since 1977, the ...

It’s a classic post-oil-change moment: you pull out of the shop feeling responsible and adult, and then—two stoplights ...

When the dreaded malfunction indicator light turns on, it’s not the end of the world. Here’s how to cope with an MIL! Whether you know a lot about cars or nothing about them, it's never fun to see the ...

Aaron Feather Gray For Paper Punching. Why mechanics now? Branching can be example of ignorance. Elder brother is because most were wanting. Such political nonsense in earnest? Ab ...

Knowing how to file a car warranty claim can maximize your chances of approval. Learn how and when to file to reduce your ...

As long as you keep on top of your car's routine needs, you can always expect a modern car engine to comfortably last well over 200,000 miles without issues. But even though there are a handful of ...

The wild idea may only be a patent for now, but the Japanese automaker has been refining the idea for some time. Subaru filed two patents for electric turbine engine systems for potential use in ...

The true cost of car ownership includes monthly payments, fuel, insurance and maintenance. Annual ownership costs for a new vehicle can exceed $11,570. Brands like Toyota, Hyundai and Buick are often ...

Consumers are encountering a new kind of sticker shock when buying a car. It is called the “destination charge” and is now running an average $1,600. The charge is supposed to cover the cost of ...

There's no need to sugarcoat what bad piston rings can do to your engine. Those rather thin cast-iron or steel rings may look small and irrelevant to untrained eyes, but they play a vital part in ...