How to safely jump-start your car
What is the right way to jump-start your car? Before we go into the details, we must give you the safety lecture because batteries can have the explosive potential of...
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New cars ditch lower frequency radio station
Q: My wife bought a 2016 Ford Escape. We noticed that the AM band of the car radio starts at 87.9. She used to listen to a station at 87.7...
What is the alternator and how does it work?
We all expect our car to start every time we turn the key. And it usually will, as long as there's enough electricity stored in the battery to do the...
Short, one-stop trips are worse for the (engine) wear
Q: I have a 2013 Chrysler 200 with about 24,000 miles. I just make short trips, usually less than 2 to 3 miles. I don't let my car warm up...
9 reasons why your car won’t start
You skipped that second cup of coffee. You are running late. To make matters worse, your car won't start. Why? What can you do? No-starts fall into two basic categories:...
Ford owners seek safety and service satisfaction
Q: I own a 2002 Ford Sport Trac with a V-6 engine. Once in a while it will completely shut down while driving at 25 to 45 mph. When this...
Topping off tank can lead to costly repair
Q: My wife called my attention to a squib on Page 66 of the January issue of Good Housekeeping that says one should not pump more gasoline after the first...
Readers blow up on spare tire issue
Q: I have to strongly disagree with your conclusion that spare tires are no longer needed on modern cars. Within the past month, I've been stranded once with a flat...
Spare tires become obsolete with new technology
Q: I recently purchased a 2015 Hyundai Elantra. This model did not come with a spare tire. A co-worker of mine purchased a 2014 Chevy Camaro. It too has no...
Driver’s winter gas strains marriage
Q: The gas in our area changes from summer blend to winter blend. Since the winter blend became available, I noticed a drop of about 2 miles per gallon on...