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

Carmakers, in their infinite wisdom, realized that in order to minimize tire wear, they had to build ...

you can see through the body of the vehicle. Your feet represent the tops of the tires. Now slowly turn ...

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Back to the bicycle example, what happened when you turned the handlebars backwards and let go? The wheel r ...

MAINTENANCE TIP Check the tire wear and suspension and steering components whenever the car is on a lift, ...

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The power steering fluid reservoir is usually clearly marked. It should be near the front of your engine, ...

With the engine off and relatively cool, turn the cap counterclockwise and remove. ...

This dipstick shows the level cold. Some power steering dipsticks have markings for cold and hot. ...

DRIVERS ASK, TOM ANSWERS: STEERING AND SUSPENSION PROBLEMS SOLVED Tom, Q I recently had a four-wheel alignme ...

Tom Dear Tom, Q I own a 2003 Mustang. I think it has a problem with the rack-and-pinion bushings. How d ...

Tom Tom, Q I just bought a used ‘96 Chevy Sport Van G-30. I knew the front end needed some work, s ...

Tom Tom, Q I own a ‘96 Dodge Stratus. Every time I hit a bump or turn corners, I hear a loud ...

Tom Tom, Q I own a 2000 Ford Ranger with 64,000 miles. I hear a noise when the front-end bounces ( ...

Tom Dear Tom, Q I purchased a ‘98 F150 4WD. The torsion bars have been cranked up to raise the front ...

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Chapter 5 Tires Most people take their tires for granted. We don’t give them a second thought. Ofte ...

HOW TO “READ” A TIRE SIZE People ask me all the time to explain the numbers and letters found on the sidewalls ...