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No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)
Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine? It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter.
Just like your kitchen sink strainer fil...
Published on: Mar 15, 2026
Water Everywhere (Clogged Drains)
It's bad enough when you mistakenly leave a window open in your vehicle on a rainy day and you find your carpet soaked. But what in the world is going on when your windows are closed tight, not ...
Published on: Feb 22, 2026
A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who'...
Published on: Jan 04, 2026
Greeted by a Screech (Loud Noise when Starting Vehicle)
No one likes to be greeted in the morning by having someone screech at you. The same goes for a loud, high-pitched noise your vehicle greets you with every time you start the engine. If yo...
Published on: Dec 21, 2025
The Neglected Windshield (Windshield Care)
You look at it every day, yet you don't really see it. We're talking about your vehicle's windshield, and if you're not seeing it at all, that's probably a good sign. The fact is that unle...
Published on: Nov 09, 2025
No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)
If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the gas pump and wondered, "Which side is the fuel filler on?" Here's a tip for you. There is usuall...
Published on: Oct 05, 2025
That Vexing Vapor Venting (Vapor Coming out of Vents)
You may have noticed sometimes on a hot and humid day, vapor will come out of your vehicle's vents when you have the air conditioning on. Is that something to be concerned about? Well, it depend...
Published on: Sep 07, 2025
I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)
Bet you didn't know:
Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors,...
Published on: Aug 24, 2025