Even cars that sit idle in winter should get oil changed
Q: I have a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T with a Hemi engine. I only have 30,000 miles on it. I take it to the dealer yearly for the state inspection...
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New wheels need lug nut retightening
Q: Whenever I have wheel or tire work done, the shop always makes a note on the repair order to return after 50-100 miles to have the lug nuts retightened....
AWD, 4WD and winter tires: What’s the difference, and which is best?
Your choices are rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. The only thing these layouts have in common is the word "drive." Which type of driveline layout is...
Low-mounted rear indicators obscure visibility
Q: I have a 2016 Kia Sportage with about 7,000 miles. I believe there is a design flaw which I noticed recently: When the directional signals are used, only the...
Loose driver’s seat requires pricey repair
Q: I own a 2006 Honda Element. It has 86,000 miles and I have enjoyed it from day one. About a year ago I noticed my driver's seat would rock...
Motormouth illuminates issues with daytime running lights, LED headlamps
Q: I have a 2016 GMC Acadia with LED headlamps and I really like them. I notice a lot of vehicles with one side out and I'm starting to wonder...
Repair notice not a rip-off; get car fixed
Q: I received a letter saying that I need to have the software on the powertain control module updated ASAP. I know that this seems strange but I do not...
Screeching windows are more annoyance than problem
Q: My 2013 Chrysler 200 convertible has 33,000 miles. When it rains, the windows screech when they go up and down. The dealer cannot find a reason for this. Your...
Dirty air filter turns up peanut shells; clowns suspected
Q: I recently changed the cabin air filter on my 2008 Honda Civic. Upon removing the old very dirty filter I found two peanut shells lying on top of the...
Rattling noise from back of car haunts driver
Q: I own a 2006 Honda Element. A few months back I began to notice a rattle noise coming from the bottom rear of the car. I have taken it...