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 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


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....


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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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Car Horn Repair Tips

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.


Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) Cleaning

You can clean rather than replace the expensive mass air flow sensor


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Vehicle Diagnostics: How To Find Engine Codes

Identify two key codes to help buy the right parts at an auto store


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Coolant Testing with a Multimeter

Perform a quick diagnostic test with a multimeter


Protect Your Engine With Additives

Fuel additives improve engine performance and other additives solve a variety of engine/drive-train problems


How to Choose the Right Car Oil and Filter

Use the right oil and filter and make your car last


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

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


Serpentine Belt: How to Check for Wear

When worn, replace your old serpentine belt with a newer EPDM type


Avoid Sludge in Your Engine: Racing Oil is for Racing

Regular motor oil is better for your car

How to Fix a Gas Octane Mixup

Easy fix for a gas pump mix up


Car Care: How to Pour Oil

Eliminate oil bottle “burps”


Diagnose Car Problems With a Stethoscope

Is there a doctor in the car?