It is the sort of question that comes up on road trips, in internet comment sections, and when talking to you gearhead friends: Is it more efficient to put the car in neutral (or push in the clutch) and coast, or leave it in gear and let the engine slow the car down? Obviously, this situation only...
Have any of the acronyms in your vehicle's owner's manual ever made you shake your head? Do you get confused by some of the jargon that comes out of your mechanic's mouth? Don't worry, you're not alone. There's a lot of terminology to learn when you begin servicing and...
For decades the vehicle identification number on cars was different for every manufacturer. Some of them included factory location, model information, engine and transmission options, body style, etc, as well as dates and a serial number. Others were just a running number of what came down the...
In the US, there are surprisingly few states that have safety inspections, and smog inspections aren't always mandatory. Haynes tells you all you need to know ...
Headlights need no introduction – they're the beams of light that makes sure you don't crash into a tree on a dark night! They aren't particularly complex but it's well worth knowing your way around them should you ever need to change a blown bulb. ...
The emissions given off by the burning of gasoline have shown to be toxic to people and animals when breathed. But they also contribute to the ugly haze called smog, which hangs around the atmosphere causing problems long after the the car has moved on. In spite of unleaded gasoline, computerized...
The dual mass flywheel, or DMF, is designed to protect the driveline from the torque pulses and torsional vibrations of the engine. DMFs are fitted to cars and trucks equipped with a manual gearbox and is located at the end of the crankshaft where a regular solid flywheel would be. They are fitted...
When did you last wax and polish your car? You know that putting it off is costing you fuel, right? That’s why you need to know about aerodynamics…
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Wiper blades are a vital safety component fitted to every car. Buit they aren't as straightforward as you'd think, with several different types being available.
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