Maintaining Your Car

Changing the brakes and rotors on a Ford Expedition. These instructions should work for models made in 2007-2017.

Automatic transmissions need love too. Why and when should you service yours?

If you failed a smog test because of an old, borderline catalytic converter, this simple, no-cost home remedy will surely make you pass a second smog test. Better yet, if your vehicle is old use the procedure before your first smog test.

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

Did your car mechanic say you need a new catalytic converter because your check engine light is on with code P0420 — and it will cost you $800? I found an alternate solution that worked, using high-octane gasoline.

I’ll tell you how I'm keeping my 18-year-old car running as good as new with little cost for upkeep.

Mice, rats and other rodents can do surprising damage to your car engine and other automotive parts. How do you keep them out of your vehicle?

What is Trans. Failsafe? And what does it mean? All will be revealed.

When I had to change the rear disks and pads on my 2003 Alfa Romeo 1.6 Twin-Spark I discovered a distinct lack of information on the internet. I wrote this article to address that lack of information.

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.

I discovered how to avoid expensive car repair bills when the "check engine light" is on. I’ll help you understand what it means and how to reset it. If it’s a catalytic converter warning, try my low-cost solution first before going to a mechanic.

Changing the transmission fluid in your car is as easy as changing the oil. A new filter and fluid cost about $30 (at the time of this writing, 2018).

Are you intimidated at the idea of doing electrical automotive work? Don't be. Here are 10 electrical projects for your car.

Getting rid of rodents that damage your car or truck can be challenging, but there are several approaches that can do the job.

You have filled your tires with air but that annoying low tire pressure indicator light on your dash still won't turn off. Here are a few simple tricks you can easily do yourself to get it to reset.

You're supposed have your automatic transmission oil changed every so often... but what about the filter?