Car batteries aren’t supposed to die at the worst possible moment — but somehow, they always do. You’re late. It’s freezing. Or raining. And there you are, clicking your key fo
People love diesels for a reason — they pull hard, run forever, and don’t complain much. But even the toughest diesel will tap out early if it’s treated the wrong way. A lot of engin
Most drivers never think about whether engine oil can actually evaporate — and the short answer is yes, it can, but only under pretty extreme conditions. Engine oil normally stays put, but wh
Anyone who dailies an old car already knows fuel is a pain in the ass. Everything's got ethanol in it now, and while modern cars couldn't care less, try explaining that to a 50-year-old carbur
Front-wheel drive and big power don't really mix. The front wheels are already doing all the steering and most of the braking, so when you ask them to also handle a ton of horsepower, things get m
Nobody really thinks about transmissions until something goes wrong. You just get in, hit drive, and go. But there's some seriously weird stuff happening in there that most people have no clue abo
Think you're pretty good at driving in snow? Think again. A winter driving course in Steamboat Springs, Colorado has a way of humbling even the most confident winter warriors. Playing in Profes
Ever seen those adorable tiny cars in Japanese movies and wondered what the hell they are? Those are kei cars (pronounced "kay"), and they're basically what happens when a country decide
Thinking about removing that EGR system from your diesel truck? Hold up – there's way more to this decision than just better performance and cleaner air intake. While plenty of truck owners
Ever notice how car companies keep shoving new tech into vehicles, but half of it just makes driving more annoying? Turns out, drivers have some pretty strong opinions about what actually works and wh