Over the years, car companies figured out they needed to idiot-proof engines and transmissions. Limp mode is their answer. When something breaks, the car basically hobbles itself on purpose so things
Nobody at Chevrolet actually named it the Stovebolt. When the inline six-cylinder showed up in 1929, gearheads took one look at those slotted bolts holding the pushrod covers and oil pan together and
Most people don’t think about their wheels until something goes really wrong. But here's the thing: it’s not always the big stuff that does the damage. It’s the tiny things&mdash
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
Cars have been part of American life for more than 100 years — and along the way, the auto world has cranked out some genuinely cool eras… and some truly awful ideas. For every ‘60s
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
So, electric cars are supposed to be less hassle, right? Well, that's actually true. They're like the chill cousin of regular cars – way fewer things to worry about under the hood. But h
Picture this: someone's running errands, glances at their dashboard, and boom - the oil light comes on. Engine's hot, they're in a hurry, and there's a convenience store right there wi
So it's freezing outside and your car's acting like it's possessed. Welcome to winter driving, where perfectly normal things suddenly seem terrifying. Most of this stuff? Totally normal