Unless we are talking about heavy-duty and extensively modified off-road vehicles, it is safe to say that cars and water don’t mix well. There are various mechanical and electrical components not likely to cope well with anything more than a few splashes. Still, that doesn’t mean that puddles on the …

Arriving in showrooms during the summer of 2019, the new MK5 Toyota Supra is one of the most anticipated performance cars in the past few years. This was especially noticeable among the many fans of the previous MK4 generation, which went out of production some 15 years ago. With a …

As a driver and car owner, you are very likely to have a flat car battery at some point. In most cases, this will happen when you need your car the most. Being stuck in a car that is unable to start because of a dead battery is not only …

In previous article, we have covered a basic tuneup procedure, explaining what needs to be done to keep your engine in good shape. While these steps are great as a general preventive maintenance, there are additional things you can do to make your car run even better. Fuel Trims When …

An electrical system in modern day car has many components and are complex in general, so tracking down issues within it can be a hard task. Still, you can check most components with a simple test light. This is a tool used for performing electrical power and grounding testing before …

Previous articles have covered the most common tuneup procedures, and some more advanced. However, there are several car components mechanics tend to overlook during a tuneup. In this article, we will go over some detailed tuneup procedures. What Is an O2 Sensor? The job of O2 or oxygen sensors is …

  Most car owners are familiar with the term ‘tune up’. However, many of them are uncertain what it means and what exactly it does for their car. The origins of car tuneups date back to the dawn of cars, when everything was mechanical. Unlike modern cars, older engines had …

Mazda is well known for two things: sports cars and the rotary engine. This was mated together in one car: an iconic Mazda RX-7. Out of more than two million rotary engines produced over several decades, over 850.000 of them have been installed in one of three generations of the …

  With a powerful turbocharged boxer engine and a capable all-wheel-drive, the Subaru Impreza is one of the most popular options among car enthusiasts. In this article, we will go through the history of this rally and tuning icon. The name Subaru means ‘unite’ in Japanese and it represents the …

  When the check engine light comes on in your car, it can be a scary thing. That little amber light will pop on in our dash to let us know something is wrong, but it will tell us much more than that. In this article, we will explain why …