Maintenance - Behind the Wheel (Page 2)

Changing a Flat Tire and Using the Spare the Right Way

A flat tire ranks among the most common roadside problems, and unlike most of them, you can fix it yourself

The checkout shelf at every auto-parts store is lined with bottles promising to clean your injectors, restore power and boost

An e-bike does everything a regular bicycle does, only faster and heavier, which means the parts that wear out do

Whether it's a convertible, a classic or a second car you don't need in the snow,

The transmission is one of the most expensive components on a car, and its fluid is what keeps it cool,

Coolant does more than keep your engine from overheating; it also stops it from freezing, lubricates the water pump and

Turbocharged engines are everywhere now, even on economy cars, because a small turbo engine can make the power of a

The cabin air filter cleans the air coming through your vents, and a clogged one means weak airflow, fogged windows

Tires wear unevenly because each corner of the car does a different job. Rotating them on a schedule spreads that

A dead battery is one of the most common roadside problems, and a jump-start fixes it in minutes if you

Wiper blades are one of the cheapest safety upgrades on a car, and one of the most ignored. When rain

A glowing symbol on the dash can mean anything from a loose gas cap to an engine about to seize.