Maintaining Your Car

I discovered how to avoid expensive car repair bills when the 'check engine light' is on. If it’s a catalytic converter warning, try my low-cost solution before going to a mechanic.

The techniques here give you the ultimate level of control over your naturally aspirated car's performance, allowing ease of future modding.

Automatic transmissions are great to drive... when they're working well. Let's look at what to do when they're not.

There are a lot of myths about what kind of gas you should use in your car. In this article we'll explore the most common stories and talk about which ones might actually be true (depending on your car).

Batteries are the heart of the electrical system on cars, trucks and boats. The battery is a storage unit that converts chemical energy into electrical voltage. Problems can effect the entire vehicle.

If you have a fairly new Honda, at some point your dash will indicate that it is time for a B12 service. What does that mean? What should you do?

If you are like the millions of people electing to drive their cars beyond the 100,000 mile mark, it would be wise of you to invest the money into getting the proper maintenance needed that this integral moment in your car's life.

When it comes to additives, there are many claims, many promises... and just as many disappointments. When I hear about a product that "actually works," I'm skeptical, but this time I put the product to the test so that the results can tell the story!

Were you told you need an $900 catalytic converter because your check engine light is on with code P0420? I’ll describe a low-cost alternative you can try first.

How to replace a clogged fuel filter and clean the throttle body on a Camry.

Is your window stuck? Want to save on an expensive car bill? Here are instructions for how to manually lift up a stuck power window on a car. This project is great for any DIYer.

Proper maintenance helps prolong the useful years of your car. I’ll tell you how I'm keeping my old car running as good as new with little cost for upkeep.

In this article I'll go through the two different types of check engine light and whether you need to pull over immediately or keep driving. I'll also discuss common reasons and how you might be able to fix it yourself (even if you know nothing about cars).

Know the difference between a battery maintainer and a trickle charger, and how they can save your battery and and save you money.

Cars get pooped on by birds, but does the color of your vehicle matter? An automobile study seems to prove that red cars are the most targeted, but is this true?

How to replace the timing belt, water pump, tensioner, and guide pulleys on the 2005-2015 Honda V6 Pilot, 2004 Acura TL (same as Accord) with a video showing the repair performed on a 12' Pilot and another on a 04' Acura TL.