Each time you spot a dark puddle under your car, your heart probably sinks. I know that feeling well. It is messy, it is frustrating, and it usually happens at the worst possible time. Seeing oil drip right where your…
Whether you drive a new car or an old beater, seeing smoke from under your hood is scary. You might think the whole thing is ready to catch fire, but most of the time, the fix is easier than a…
Some people hear a strange sound from under the hood and hope it just goes away on its own. I did that once with my old truck, but that sound only got louder until the engine died on the side…
The first time I heard a weird sound under my hood, I turned the radio up. That was a bad move. My engine was trying to tell me something, and I just kept driving until the car eventually gave up…
Often, I finish an oil change and look at that black, messy jug in my garage. It is easy to just set it aside, but you cannot dump it in the dirt or down a drain. That oil sticks around…
No one wants to pop the oil cap and see thick, dark gunk staring back. It looks like melted chocolate, but it acts like a death sentence for your motor. Sludge happens when old oil breaks down, gets hot, and…
One of the first times I worked on my own car, I made a huge mess. Oil spilled everywhere, I lost the drain plug, and I swore I would never do it again. But then I realized how much money…
All of us have stood in the motor oil aisle at the store, staring at dozens of colorful jugs and wondering which one belongs in our car. It is a confusing place, but you do not need to guess anymore.…
Unless you enjoy cleaning up a nasty mess under your hood, you need to be careful with how much oil you pour into your engine. Many people make the mistake of guessing the amount, but that leads to engine oil…
With a red oil light glowing on your dashboard, your heart probably drops into your stomach. I remember the first time mine flickered on, and I assumed the worst about my engine. Most people rush to a shop immediately, but…