Category: Auto/Light Truck

How to Check Power Steering Fluid (and When to Change it)

John BakerJohn Baker|
Check power steering fluid

There are a couple ways to change power steering fluid, depending on your technical know-how. Here’s how.



Maintenance Tips to Make Your Car Last Longer

John BakerJohn Baker|
Car maintenance

Good car maintenance is vital to keeping your vehicle on the road as long as possible and running as well as it can. Here are a few tips.



What’s the Best Synthetic Motor Oil?

Dan McClellandDan McClelland|
Signature Series oil change

Want the best synthetic oil for your engine? Many oil companies say they have the best, but we offer the scientific data to back it up.



See why Tiffany Stone is Into Jeeps

Lindsay PremoLindsay Premo|

Tiffany Stone, off-road event host and Jeep lover, changes almost as much as her Jeep. But one thing that never changes is her love of motorsports.



Common Fixes for a Transmission that Shifts Hard

John BakerJohn Baker|
Automatic transmission

An automatic transmission can shift hard, jerk or hesitate for a number of reasons. Here’s what to look for to keep your vehicle shifting smoothly.



Do Coolant Additives Work?

John BakerJohn Baker|
Coolant additives

AMSOIL DOMINATOR Coolant Boost uses tiered-surfactant technology to reduce engine temperatures up to 25ºF (14ºC) while increasing warm-up times up to 54%.



Transmission Flush vs Fluid Change: Which is Better?

John BakerJohn Baker|
Transmission flush

Is a flush or pan drop better when changing transmission fluid? Learn the pros and cons of each method.



What Motor Oil is Best for Winter? (And Other Cold-Weather Questions)

John BakerJohn Baker|
Car driving in snow during winter

Synthetics are a better choice when looking for a winter motor oil. They remain fluid in cold weather to ease cold starts and improve wear protection.



Watch Now: Tim Odell Does Vintage Go-Fast

Jamie GibsonJamie Gibson|
Tim Odell

Tim Odell’s “TrophyT” ultra-4 truck proves that rat rods don’t just look cool, they can tear up the pavement and dirt with the best of them. Watch now.



8 Overlooked Vehicle-Maintenance Services

John BakerJohn Baker|
Vehicle maintenance

These often-overlooked vehicle-maintenance practices can not only help avoid expensive repairs, they can boost performance.