How to Make Your Car Last Forever: Avoid Expensive Repairs, Improve Fuel Economy, Understand Your Warranty, Save Money

Oil filters vary in size and oil capacity. Oil filters vary in quality as well. If cut open, a $2 filter ...

TRANSMISSION FILTER The automatic transmission is a mechanical wonder in its design and function, making your ...

Transmission filters vary in shapes and sizes, depending on what model transmission they are designed ...

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A placard or sticker in the engine bay will explain how your serpentine belt is routed over and around the ...

Place a socket on a long-handled ratchet or breaker bar over the nut on the tensioner pulley and push or ...

With the belt loose, you can lift it off one of the pulleys and then thread it out, using the sticker for ...

DRIVERS ASK, TOM ANSWERS: MAINTENANCE PROBLEMS SOLVED Tom, Q I own a 2008 Buick Enclave AWD. It has a 3.6 ...

Tom Tom, Q I have a 2007 Toyota 4Runner 2WD. The other day, I went to the service department at my d ...

Tom Tom, Q I have a 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 with 32,000 miles on it, and I drive it for work. My ...

Tom Tom, Q My 2003 Chrysler Sebring with a 2.7-liter V-6 engine has a check engine light on. The car runs ...

Tom Tom, Q I am a driver of 50 years. The other day I bought a new Ford pickup. As with other vehicles ...

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Chapter 13 Vehicle Exterior and Interior Maintenance Your car’s paint is exposed to a harsh environment, ...

Think hand-washing your car is too much of a hassle? Here’s everything you need: A bucket, sponge, soap mad ...

Beware of acid rain: Beware of acid rain from industrial fallout. What is acid rain? Simply, it is ...

Acid rain is a killer of automotive finishes. When allowed to sit on your car’s finish, acid rain ...

using a buffer, don’t press down. The weight of the buffer is sufficient. Be careful. ...

Application of a high-quality wax is the best way to apply wax to preserve your paint. There are electric ...

Touch up chips promptly: Chipped or scratched paint can cause blisters and surface rust. If you have to ...