Here are some basics about tire life, tread wear and performance. The tire is one of the biggest marvels of the 20th century just imagine the abuse they undergo everyday and still maintain a round shape, one of the most important safety features of the automobile and yet one the most neglected features and, an item when re... More..

Passenger cars and trucks use DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid, they are glycol based and absorb moisture over time. Moisture contamination causes the fluid boiling point to drop which could lead to the fluid boiling to soon and cause brake fade during hard use. Moisture contamination also contributes to internal corrosion i... More..

The purpose of a Turbo or Supercharger is to increase power in an internal combustion engine. Otherwise know an forced induction they were developed for aeronautical use. Forced induction on a airplane with a propeller engine would allow it to go faster because it creates more power but also allow it to climb to higher al... More..

As a former owner of a 2003 Ford Expedition and in the auto service business I can honestly say American and import SUV's are very different. Purchasing an SUV should be based on your needs, being in the auto service business I see the underside of these SUV's unlike most of the general public. America SUV's are better design... More..

We all know the brake system of your vehicle is very important however many drivers take it for granted. The brake system on every car consist of mechanical and hydraulic parts and for the majority equipped with ABS electrical also. I will focus on just the mechanical parts here. When needing brakes many drivers believe that ... More..

There is only ONE problem that makes the auto unsafe, that is the owner. I see this everyday at work when people come in to have their cars serviced. I've seen it all. People today have lost touch with reality or they are insane! At least once a day I'll see a vehicle with worn out brakes and child car seat or two, and the ow... More..

Basically at this point in time "alternative fuels" is a marketing gimmick! Hybrids...Hahahaha just another device sold to us gadget loving Americans cleverly by marketing geniuses under the guise of cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to big bad oil. The truth....no where near. First the cost even today w... More..