Road Trips: Car Prep for Long-Distance Driving
Most road trip breakdowns are preventable with two weekends of basic prep work before departure.
Car Maintenance
Timing Chain vs Timing Belt: Which Cars Have Which
A broken timing belt destroys your engine. A stretched timing chain can cost $4,000 to fix. Here is what is under the front cover of your car, and when to worry.
DIY Oil Change: When to Do It Yourself and When to Pay
A DIY oil change saves $40. It also takes an hour, requires $150 in initial tool investment, and on some cars is genuinely a bad idea.
The Maintenance Schedule Your Dealer Won't Tell You
The owner's manual says 10,000 miles between oil changes. The warranty department uses that interval to deny claims when your engine fails at 78,000 miles. Here is what actually protects your car.