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CAR CARE:




EDITOR'S CHOICE:

WHEN DOES THE TIMING CHAIN NEED TO BE REPLACED?

WHY A PHONE WON'T PAIR WITH A CAR BLUETOOTH

WHEN DOES THE KEY FOB BATTERY NEED REPLACING?

WHAT TO DO IF A WHEEL LOCK NUT KEY IS MISSING OR BROKEN?

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE:

HOW TO CHECK THE OIL LEVEL IN YOUR ENGINE AND READ THE DIPSTICK

HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU CHANGE OIL IN YOUR CAR?

WHEN DOES THE TIMING CHAIN NEED TO BE REPLACED?

WHEN DO SPARK PLUGS NEED TO BE REPLACED?

WHEN DOES THE TIMING BELT NEED TO BE REPLACED?

SIGNS THAT A DRIVE BELT NEEDS REPLACING?

FUEL INDUCTION SERVICE: DOES YOUR CAR NEED IT?

WHAT ARE THE SIGNS THAT YOUR AIR FILTER NEEDS REPLACING?

INTERFERENCE VERSUS NON-INTERFERENCE ENGINE

WHEN DOES THE WATER PUMP NEED TO BE REPLACED?

HOW THE HEATING SYSTEM WORKS IN A CAR

WHEN DOES A THROTTLE BODY NEED TO BE SERVICED?

WHEN DOES THE VALVE COVER GASKET NEED TO BE REPLACED?

HOW OFTEN DOES A CAR NEED A TUNE-UP?


BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL

WHEN DOES A CAR BATTERY NEED TO BE REPLACED?

ALTERNATOR: WHEN TO REPLACE, SYMPTOMS OF A WEAK ALTERNATOR.

WHEN DOES THE STARTER MOTOR NEED TO BE REPLACED?

BROKEN SIDE MIRROR: WHAT ARE THE REPAIR OPTIONS AND COST?

BRAKE OR TAIL LIGHT IS NOT WORKING: WHAT ARE THE REPAIR OPTIONS AND COST?

BROKEN OR FAILED TAILLIGHT: WHAT ARE THE PART OPTIONS AND REPLACEMENT COST?

WHEN DOES THE KEY FOB BATTERY NEED REPLACING?

WHY A PHONE WON'T PAIR WITH A CAR BLUETOOTH


TRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAIN

WHEN TO CHANGE YOUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID?

WHEN SHOULD A MANUAL CLUTCH BE REPLACED?

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A BAD WHEEL BEARING?

WHEN DOES A CV AXLE NEED TO BE REPLACED?

WHEN DOES THE AXLE SEAL NEED TO BE REPLACED IN A CAR?

HOW OFTEN SHOULD GEAR OIL BE CHANGED?


CHASSIS, SUSPENSION, STEERING

WHEN SHOULD STRUTS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS BE REPLACED?

CONTROL ARMS: WHEN TO REPLACE?

WHEN DOES THE TIE ROD END NEED TO BE REPLACED?

COIL SPRINGS: PROBLEMS, WHEN TO REPLACE?

WHEN DO LEAF SPRINGS NEED TO BE REPLACED?

WHY DO LEAF SPRINGS SQUEAK?

SWAY BAR LINKS: WHEN TO REPLACE?

HOW OFTEN SHOULD THE WHEEL ALIGNMENT BE DONE?

WHEN TO REPLACE ENGINE SPLASH SHIELD AND FENDER LINERS?

WHEN DO THE BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED?

TOP STRUT MOUNTS AND UPPER SHOCK MOUNTS: WHEN TO REPLACE?

SHOULD YOU RUST PROOF YOUR VEHICLE?


AWD, 4WD

WHEN SHOULD THE TRANSFER CASE OIL BE CHANGED?

ARE AWD CARS MORE EXPENSIVE TO MAINTAIN THAN FWD?

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FWD AND AWD? PROS AND CONS


WHEELS AND TIRES

WHEN SHOULD TIRES BE REPLACED?

IS IT BETTER TO HAVE SEPARATE RIMS FOR WINTER TIRES?

WHEN DO TIRES NEED TO BE BALANCED?

WHAT TO DO IF A WHEEL LOCK NUT KEY IS MISSING OR BROKEN?


BRAKES

WHEN DOES THE BRAKE CALIPER NEED TO BE REPLACED?

WHEN DO DISC BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED?

HOW OFTEN DO DRUM BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED?

WHY DOES THE STEERING WHEEL SHAKE WHEN BRAKING AT HIGH SPEED?

HOW OFTEN DO BRAKES NEED TO BE SERVICED?

WHEN DO PARKING BRAKE CABLES NEED REPLACING?


MORE ARTICLES

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HOW TO SPEND LESS MONEY ON CAR REPAIRS - INSIDER TIPS

10 TIPS ON HOW TO SPOT SIGNS OF PROBLEMS WHEN TEST DRIVING A USED CAR


TOP 10 LISTS:

TOP 10 SPORTY CARS FOR UNDER 15K

TOP 10 FAST CARS FOR UNDER $10,000

TOP 10 SPORTS CARS UNDER $20,000

TOP 10 V6 SEDANS FOR UNDER $10,000

TOP 10 CARS WITH BEST MPG FOR UNDER $10,000


REVIEWS

2011-2017 HONDA ODYSSEY: PROBLEMS, ENGINE, PROS AND CONS, WHAT TO LOOK FOR WHEN
BUYING A USED ODYSSEY

2006-2009 FORD FUSION: PROBLEMS, ENGINES, WHAT TO LOOK FOR

2004-2010 TOYOTA SIENNA: PROBLEMS, ENGINE, WHAT TO LOOK FOR

2016-2021 NISSAN MAXIMA: PROBLEMS, ENGINE, PROS AND CONS

2014-2019 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER: RELIABILITY, PROBLEMS, ENGINES

2006-2014 HONDA RIDGELINE: PROBLEMS, PROS AND CONS, WHAT TO LOOK FOR

TOYOTA TACOMA 2005-2015: PROBLEMS, ENGINES, 4WD MAINTENANCE

1998-2011 FORD RANGER: PROBLEMS, ENGINES, 4WD, WHAT TO LOOK FOR

TOYOTA 4RUNNER 2003-09: PROBLEMS, GAS MILEAGE, MAINTENANCE

TOYOTA FJ CRUISER: PROBLEMS, GAS MILEAGE, MAINTENANCE

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ENGINE MAINTENANCE:

How often should you change the oil in your car
How to check oil in a car
When should a drive belt be replaced in your car?
When does the timing belt need to be replaced
When does the water pump need to be replaced
Why does the car heater take so long to get warm?
When does the timing chain need to be replaced?
How often should an engine air filter be changed?
When do spark plugs need to be replaced?
When does the valve cover gasket need to be replaced?
When does a throttle body need to be serviced?
Fuel Induction Service: does your car need it?
How often does a car need a tune-up?
When to replace engine splash shield and fender liners?



BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL

When does a car battery need to be replaced?
When does the starter motor need to be replaced?
Broken side mirror: What are the repair options and cost?
Broken or failed taillight: What are the part options and replacement cost?
When does the key fob battery need replacing?



TRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAIN

When should you change your automatic transmission fluid?
When does the axle seal need to be replaced in a car?
When should the transfer case oil be changed?
How often should gear oil be changed?
When does a wheel bearing need to be replaced?
When does a CV axle need to be replaced?


CHASSIS, SUSPENSION, STEERING

When should struts and shock absorbers be replaced?
When do coil springs need replacing in a car?
When to replace sway bar links?
When do the control arms need to be replaced?
When does the tie rod end need to be replaced?
How often should the wheel alignment be done?
Should you rust proof your vehicle?


WHEELS AND TIRES

When do tires need to be balanced?
When should tires be replaced?
What to do if a wheel lock nut key is missing or broken?


BRAKES

Why does the steering wheel shake when braking at high speed?
How often do brakes need to be serviced?
When do disc brakes need to be replaced?
When does the brake caliper need to be replaced?





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