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Catalytic Converter Theft Statistics According to data compiled by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), reported catalytic converter thefts jumped from 1,298 in 2018 to 14,433 in 2020. And this … Continue Reading How to Prevent Catalytic Converter Theft Before It Starts
If you drive an internal combustion engine, the fuel you put in your car needs a spark to ignite it and keep your car running. Spark plugs use precisely crafted … Continue Reading The Best Spark Plugs for High-Performance Engines
Here’s how to reset the oil life on a Honda Civic. Even though the instructions change from model to model, you can follow these basic steps.
What does the oxygen sensor do exactly, and how does it do it? As a DIYer, is there anything you need to know about testing or replacing O2 sensors?
The oxygen sensor affects not only your car’s drivability, but the outside world as well. Here’s what you need to know about oxygen sensor repair.
What are spark plugs? In simple terms, a spark plug creates a spark within the engine’s cylinder head, burning fuel to start the car.
MAP sensor cleaning may be necessary to correct poor fuel economy, rough idle, stalling on acceleration or a check engine light. Here’s how to get started.
So there you are, cruising down the highway, good tunes blasting away, traffic is clear for mile, everything is good in the world. Then your heart skips a beat. Out … Continue Reading How the Check Engine Light Can Affect Your Fuel Economy
A lost gas cap can seem like a bigger deal than it is. Here are some ways to temporarily remedy the situation until you can install a replacement.
Not everything you hear about DEF fluid is true. We bust some DEF myths in this article.