Engine Smoking? Here’s How to Make It Stop
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…
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Stop Engine Knock Once and for All
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…
That Annoying Engine Tick? Here’s How to Fix It
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…
The Right Way to Get Rid of Used Engine Oil
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…
Engine Full of Sludge? Here’s How to Clean It Out
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…
Changing Your Oil Filter Yourself? Here’s How
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…
Stop Guessing: How to Buy the Right Engine Oil Every Time
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.…
Adding Engine Oil the Right Way (So You Don’t Overdo It)
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…
How to Check Your Engine’s Oil Pressure the Right Way
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…
Change Your Own Engine Oil at Home and Save Big
Who really likes waiting at a shop for hours while some guy charges you double for a simple service? I spent years wasting my hard-earned cash at dealerships until I finally grabbed a wrench. It turns out that crawling under…