Autos
Here’s where mechanics and enthusiasts join together to write about the qualities of antique cars, swap auto repair horror stories, and to review the latest models. If going green is more your thing, learn more about hybrids or debate fuel economy in conventional cars, trucks, or SUVs. All can be found in the Autos channel.
How to change automatic transmission fluid (ATF)
by B. L. Babb
A car's transmission (or transaxle as they are sometimes called in front-wheel drive vehicles) needs regular fluid maintenance just as the engine's fluid systems require attention.
There are some unique aspects to changing the fluid that must be considered before even turning a wrench.
It all begins in your owner's manual. There you must find the correct type of transmission fluid for your car. If you
Criteria for establishing a selling price on your used car
by James Vasile
The time has come for you to sell your pride and joy, or that pile of junk being a lawn ornament. There are a few things one must do before deciding on a selling
Buying Cars (Other)
- Lease or buy? Car leasing versus car buying explained
- If GM goes bankrupt, how will it affect auto prices?
- Dr. Gudankunst car buying secrets
- A woman's car buying guide
- Why don't people buy American cars anymore?
- Car buying: 'Running the numbers' and other funny experiences with car salesmen
- How to use a car review to guide car-buying decisions
Buying New Cars
- Car feature and performance comparisons: 2010 Audi A3 vs. Audi Q5
- Car search: How to find information about a new or used car
- Hybrid sedan car comparisons: 2010 Camry, Altima and Fusion
- 6 cylinder car comparisons: 2010 Honda Accord EX V6 vs. Nissan Altima SL 3.5 V6
- 4 cylinder car comparisons: 2010 Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Fusion
- Compact luxury crossover car comparisons: 2010 Cadillac SRX, Audi Q5 and Mercedes GLK
- Must have 2010 car features for resale value
Buying Used Cars
- How the Kelley Blue Book values used cars
- Tips for buying used muscle cars
- How to buy good used cars
- Tips on how to buy used motorcycles
- When to buy a used car older than five years
- Finding good dealerships for used cars
- Good reasons for buying a used vehicle
Fuel Economy
- How to convert a car to use water for gas
- Cars that can run on vegetable oil
- How local and state governments can encourage fuel efficient cars
- Is flex-fuel the answer to OPEC?
- Why hyper miling doesn't make any sense
- Vehicle manufacturing: Restricting speed potential
- How to get better mileage for your bucks
Those little yellow boxes at the side of the road are a familiar sight to most UK drivers, and a far cry from the old days of coppers
by J Dawkins
Buying a car can be a costly and expensive business and is likely to be the second largest purchase made after buying your own home.
by Jeremy Oakes
So, you just watched that movie with all the fast import cars or the other one with the really fast muscle cars. Do you find yourself
by Bill Whitney
Over my 50 plus years of driving and owning cars I have only had a couple of cars with leather seats but my next new car will definitely
Writing Assignments
- Autos (Other)
- The future of the automotive industry in Russia
- How to find information in automotive books
- What are the driving forces behind India's automotive and auto parts sector
- How to winterize a jet ski
- How to store a car in the winter in cold climates
- How to choose the right RV generator
- Future vehicles: The motion induction engine and the space car
- How vehicle speed sensors work
- How law enforcement agencies choose Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) systems
- Buyer's guide to off-road lights
- Guide to off-road go-karts
- Analysis of the automotive industry in Russia
- How to find after-market auto seats
- The competitive landscape in India's auto parts sector
- Why did automakers stop making vinyl upholstery?
- Car Reviews
- Car reviews: 1996 Acura TL
- Car reviews: 1988 Mazda RX7
- Car reviews: 1998 Chevy Venture
- Car reviews: 1996 Chevrolet Camaro
- Car reviews: 1992 Mercury Tracer
- Car reviews: 1988 Mercury Tracer
- Car reviews: 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee
- Car reviews: 1998 Ford F150
- Car reviews: 1997 Ford Windstar
- Car reviews: 1996 Chevy Venture
- Car reviews: 1994 Ford Mustang
- Car reviews: 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix
- Car reviews: 1991 Ford Explorer
- Car reviews: 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix
- Car reviews: 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Difference of opinion? Debate now.
- Autos (Other)
- Should Hummers be outlawed for road travel?
- Does "Made in America" still mean anything when it comes to cars?
- Could electric cars save the US auto industry?
- Are auto electronics evolving fast enough?
- Is emergency roadside assistance worth the money?
- Could hybrid cars save the US auto industry?



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