Shifting from manual to automatic transmission can be a grind
Q: I recently purchased a Hyundai with an automatic transmission after driving a stick for the past 23 years. From force of habit, I find myself putting the transmission in...
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Does shutting off accessories before shutting off engine preserve the battery?
Q: After Christmas dinner my brother and I had a disagreement regarding if it is best to turn off all accessories in the car before turning off the car. My...
Driver regrets not listening to his wife about brake failure
Q: Three days ago I backed my 2007 Subaru Tribeca down the driveway and applied the brakes. The brake pedal did not depress. After pumping the brakes for about two...
Where there is smoke, there might be an air intake test
Q: I have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra with 84,624 miles. The dealer recently replaced the engine under warranty. When I picked up the completed car, the check engine light came...
Winter tires urged for cars designed for fuel efficiency
Q: I just endured a drive of 2½ hours for an 11-mile commute due to nasty ice that formed on the pavement after a measly 2-inch snowfall. Nearly one hour...
Do the maintenance now for peace of mind later
Q: I'm the original owner of a 2003 Acura MDX. It just hit 85,000 miles. I hear timing belts should be changed at 100,000 miles but given that the car...
DIY heated seats not worth the hassle
Q: I just bought a new Honda Fit this spring. It is nice and all, but I don’t have heated seats like my old Golf and my car is parked...
Stuck door lock? Use graphite lube, not WD-40
Q: I have a 1994 GMC pickup. When it gets cold it is very hard to unlock the driver door. A couple of times I have had to unlock the...
Power windows stuck? CD player jammed? Motormouth has insights
Q: I have a question about auto power windows. Is there a way to roll up the window if it won't work? What if you’re on the road and the...
Winter gas blends don’t provide freeze protection
Q: I understand the major petroleum companies formulate their gas according to the seasons. If they formulate their gas for cold weather, do I need to also use gas line...