Automotive Technology

Why Is My Check Engine Light On?

  Why Is My Check Engine Light On? By Chris Hardesty 04/20/2023 4:00pm Check Engine Light Quick Facts Seeing a car’s check engine light on can cast a feeling of dread for drivers who equate the symbol with costly repairs. The warning light indicates a malfunction with one of the vehicle’s systems, but even minor problems […]

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How to Maintain or Replace a Battery

  How to Maintain or Replace a Battery By Mark Elias 03/01/2021 8:00am Car, truck and SUV batteries are more stressed than ever before. Whether it’s extreme temperatures, or the need for a constant power supply from increasingly complicated on-board electronics, battery maintenance is just as important as a regular tune-up, to get the most out

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Do I Need a Coolant System Flush?

  Do I Need a Coolant System Flush? By Chris Hardesty 06/26/2023 4:00pm Coolant System Flush Quick Facts A car’s cooling system may be among the most neglected components when it comes to service and maintenance. Delaying or omitting regular service on a car’s cooling system can contribute to an unplanned stop on a steep grade.

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Towing Capacity Guide: Everything You Need to Know

  Towing Capacity Guide: Everything You Need to Know By Russ Heaps 09/07/2023 1:30pm Towing Capacity Quick Tips There are few topics as complicated for car shoppers as towing. Automakers compete to claim the highest towing capacities. But it’s not nearly as simple as searching for the correct number. Towing capacity is a series of calculations

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How To Use Trailer Backup Assist for Towing

  How To Use Trailer Backup Assist for Towing By Russ Heaps 02/06/2023 12:00pm   Quick Facts About Trailer Backup Assist Systems Truck makers are tirelessly working to eliminate some of the drama from towing a trailer. These are welcome improvements to a task that can be stressful for even experienced drivers and downright scary for

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What Is Payload: A Complete Guide

  What Is Payload: A Complete Guide By Sean Tucker 02/13/2023 4:01pm Quick Facts About Payload If you’re shopping for a pickup truck, or certain kinds of SUVs (more on that in a moment), you’ve likely heard some impressive claims about payload capacity. If you’ve been paying attention, you may have even noticed the payload capacities

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Best Trucks, Cars, and SUVs for Camping

  Best Trucks, Cars, and SUVs for Camping By Nelson Ireson 05/17/2023 5:00pm No matter what kind of camping you’re into, you have to get to the campsite before you can start camping, so you’ll need a car, truck, SUV, or van that will get you, your stuff, and your companions there in comfort, safety, and

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The Features Your Vehicle Needs for Camping

  The Features Your Vehicle Needs for Camping By Ben Stewart The Case for All-Wheel Drive Campsites and the roads that lead to them are incredibly varied. Some sites can be accessed from the pavement and have bathrooms nearby, which is quite convenient. But many recreational campers want to tread a little further away from

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10 Common Car Insurance Mistakes

  10 Common Car Insurance Mistakes By KBB Editors 01/20/2021 1:28pm Find out how to avoid common car insurance mistakes when shopping around. Obviously, not having any coverage is the biggest car insurance mistake you can make. Also, buying the first insurance policy you come across is not the best decision either.  Because buying a car is considered

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