Car Engines

Your engine is the heart of your car or truck. Here, you’ll find out how and when to complete repairs and what regular maintenance your car or truck engine may need.

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How Often Should You Change Your Oil?

Think skipping your daily commute means you can skip your next scheduled oil change? Think again.

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Why Is My Car Shaking?

If your vehicle is shaking, it's not just an irritating nuisance. It means there's likely something wrong with your car.


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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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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 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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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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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 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...


What to Do When Your Engine Is Knocking

Take action to stop engine knocking before your engine becomes seriously damaged.


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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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...

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How to Change Car Oil

Save money and do the job right


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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Warm Up Your Car In The Winter

The age-old wisdom of warming up your car in winter before you drive away could be doing more damage than...


How to Replace a Valve Cover Gasket Leak in 3 Steps

Replace the leaking valve cover gasket on a 4-cylinder engine in less than an hour


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How to Clean a Throttle Body

This 10-minute throttle body fix could solve your rough idle problem with just a little throttle body cleaner


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How to Change Coolant

Let our auto repair expert save you big bucks and show you how to change your own coolant.


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How Much Does it Cost to Replace an Engine?

What does replacing the engine in a car or truck cost, and should I replace my vehicle's engine? Learn what...


How to Change the Oil in Your Car in 4 Simple Steps

A DIY oil change can be quick, tidy and you'll save big.


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How to Change Your Engine Coolant

Over time, engine coolant loses its anticorrosive properties and lubricating ability. Some carmakers recommend changing the coolant every 30,000 miles....


How To Jump-Start a Car Using Jumper Cables Safely

Learn how to jumpstart a car safely. Follow these four simple steps to make good, safe connections and jump a...

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How to Fix a Car Horn

Car horn not working properly? Here's how to troubleshoot and pinpoint the problem.


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12 Things to Do When Daylight Savings Time Begins

Spring Daylight Savings Time is a great reminder that the seasons are just about to change. Here's everything you should...


How to Clean an Engine

Add resale value to your car by keeping your engine clean.


How to Clean A Mass Air Flow Sensor

Cleaning, rather than replacing, a MAF sensor is quick and easy and can save you $300.


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Coolant Testing with a Multimeter

Perform a quick diagnostic test with a multimeter


Restarting Your Car Does Not Use More Fuel Than Idling, Here’s Why

You’re actually wasting money by leaving that car idle!