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Salt is going to be on the roads during this time of year. Winter means snow in many parts of the country, and that means that local governments will put down salt in advance of any potential snow event. That is why you have to be prepared ahead of time to have your vehicle ready to avoid salt corrosion.

You should be waxing your vehicle at least every six months in order to maintain its paint coat as best as possible. You should also be sure to wash your vehicle right away after you have been on roads where salt…

What do you do when your car won't start? Jump start it, of course, but what if it dies again right after you jump it off? Sometimes a dead car isn't about the battery. Here's how to know if your alternator is the culprit.

Dim lights might be a sign that you need to change them, but they are also a sign of alternator issues. So are instruments and gauges that suddenly stop working. Do you smell burning rubber when you're driving? Have you heard your car screech, whine or growl near the engine?  

As you spend more time on the road this driving season, you’ll be washing your vehicle more often so it can look its best. While a quick trip through a car wash may brighten things up, your wheels and tires do need more than just a quick rinse.

Dirt, oil, and numerous other particles from your vehicle and the road will accumulate on your tires and mechanical parts, such as your braking system. Your tires' grip, stopping distance, and other performance characteristics will be affected if these materials aren't removed. 

When you invest in a new vehicle, it's important to take incredibly good care of your vehicle. Not only does this include oil changes and regular cleanings, but maintenance appointments, as well. Did you know that spring is the ideal time to have a maintenance appointment for your car? Here's what you need to know.

One of the most important aspects of a maintenance appointment is the tire check. Did you know that if you don't have your tires rotated on a regular basis, your tires can wear unevenly? This makes normal tire rotations and alignments very…

Everyone talks about motor oil in code. Common numbers and letters include 10W-30 or 5W-20 and so forth. What do those mysterious numbers mean? They are the viscosity ratings for a particular type of oil. Viscosity is a measure of a substance's thickness or how quickly something can be poured. For instance, water can be poured quickly so it has a low viscosity while corn syrup pour more slowly and has a higher viscosity level. Certain substances, including motor oil, thicken with colder temperatures.

There are moments when you know that there is something wrong with your car but you can’t seem to figure it out. A perfect example is the brake pedal. Have you ever noticed that your brake pedal has become soft or spongy, but you’re still able to stop your car?

A normal brake pedal is supposed to feel firm when applied. If you’ve noticed that it is not as firm as it used to be, then there could be a few different reasons such as air in the brake line, a damaged brake line or a bad…

Keeping your tires properly inflated is an important part of vehicle ownership and maintenance. But how do you do that without every now and then checking them with a pressure gauge?

There is a better way these days with most late models vehicles now equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems. The TPMS constantly monitors tire pressure with sensor installed in the tires or other specific areas. When these sensors detect low tire pressure, a warning light comes on to inform you of the problem. 

Vehicle engine overheating can be a pretty panic-inducing situation for anyone. It can make you wonder what the cause is as well. If you're currently in the middle of a car engine overheating crisis, you need to take charge of the situation.

A number of different things can lead to engine overheating. Some examples are a faulty thermostat, cooling system air, and leakage. If you want to avoid engine overheating nightmare scenarios in the future, you need to focus on certain things. 

Caring for your car's differential is an important part of maintenance. However, many do not even realize that the differential exists, let alone needs an oil change. Changing your car's differential oil is not like changing the engine oil. Differentials are located underneath the car. Depending on what make and model, the differentials are not always in the same place.

Most differentials are located at the rear of your car. However, some cars with rear-wheel drive will have their own housing. Front-wheel drive models will keep the differential in the transmission.