Ever wonder why virtually all cars and trucks have glove boxes? A visionary woman and her little book about driving changed in-vehicle storage over a hundred years ago.
The shop maintenance task you can’t afford to forget.
These ubiquitous stickers have a longer history than most people may think.
What happens when chrome goes too far?
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Technician A says thrust angle must be set to zero on many ADAS-equipped vehicles during alignment. Technician B says the steering angle sensor and front wheel position must be correct before camera or radar calibration. Who is correct?
By breaking down the structures used to create DTCs, you can learn how to “decode” beyond the simple descriptions presented by a scanner.
It’s like torquing a bolt, but with an extra twist.
On a hybrid vehicle’s air conditioning system that utilizes a high voltage electrical compressor, can only the oil specified by the vehicle manufacturer be used in the compressor or is PAG oil acceptable for use in an electric vehicle’s compressor?
Why a compressor clutch doesn’t engage, and tips to find the cause quickly.
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Auto care news and advice you can use.
How a visionary engineer shaped everything from early EVs to the world’s most iconic sports cars.
You may be surprised at how diesels have made a name for themselves in motorsports.
Technician A is preparing to recover the refrigerant from a customer’s vehicle. What are the steps he should take when performing this service?
Giorgetto Giugiaro influenced everything from groundbreaking supercars to beloved city vehicles.
Pete Meier explains why these single-use bolts should always be replaced for safety and proper function.
This British engineer changed racing forever by making cars lighter, not more powerful.
Technicians debate using the min/max function of a digital voltmeter to test the battery and charging system on a customer’s vehicle to determine if the alternator has failed. Who is correct?
Is this the only car part named after an actress?
