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Synthetic oil used to be something only performance cars needed, but not anymore. Now it’s the manufacturer-recommended engine lubricant in many mainstream vehicles, such as the Subaru Forester ...

An increase in the engine's temperature can cause major damage to expensive components and lead to total engine failure. This potential for failure is why, if a warning light on your dashboard says ...

Find out if there are any recalls on your car. Heater hoses are rubber hoses that circulate engine coolant to and from the heater core, which is the small radiator that provides heat for the cabin.

Some drivers are also convinced that letting a car warm up before driving is better for the engine. But is it really a good idea? Consumer Reports’ chief mechanic, John Ibbotson, says that ...

That's because the internal combustion engine is the heart of most contemporary cars — if it fails or begins to act up, it could cause your entire vehicle to shut down. While taking adequate ...

[Steven Merrifield] built his own Scalar Network Analyzer and it’s a beauty! [Steve]’s SNA has a digital pinout matching a Raspberry Pi, but any GPIO could be used to operate the device and ...

Fortunately, even if your credit history has some blemishes (think scores below 670), you still have plenty of car loan options from credit unions and other financial institutions. And comparing ...

Connecticut is the most expensive state for car repairs ($418.37) on average for check engine light-related car repairs followed by: Colorado ($417.14) California ($415.66) Georgia ($407.71 ...