Maintaining Your Car

This guide will show you how to use a digital multimeter, hydrometer, and other simple tools to troubleshoot, inspect, and clean your battery if necessary.

Were you told you need an $800 catalytic converter because your check engine light is on with code P0420? I’ll describe a low-cost alternative you can try first.

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).

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.

If your car doesn't start when cold, this guide will help you get going.

Cars and unwanted bird droppings go together, but does the color of your vehicle matter? A study of this nuisance seemed to prove that red cars are the most often targeted, but is this true?

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!

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.

Is your car using too much oil? How to do some tests to find the reason. Learn about common leak sources and prevention.

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

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.

Do a timing belt replacement project in your own garage using these recommendations, tips, and procedures.

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.

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

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).