A drive cycle is a standardized testing procedure used to measure the performance of a vehicle's onboard diagnostic (OBD) system. It is used to evaluate the performance of the engine, transmission, and emissions control systems.
ATF is bright red in color, clear and smells somewhat sweet if everything is working correctly. If this is what you find on your driveway, then all that needs to be fixed is the hole. If the fluid is dark and/or has a burnt smell then it’s time to get the fluid changed or flu...
When a vehicle suffers damage in excess of 75 percent of its value, a salvage title is given to that vehicle. Some states also issue salvage titles to stolen vehicles. In most states, cars with salvage titles are considered unfit to drive and cannot legally be on the road. Though a salva...
As a current owner of a Toyota Camry I have twice had the occasion to turn off the maintenance required light myself. Both times were shortly after having the oil changed. It can be a little scary as my first reaction was that something serious could be wrong with my car but it turned...
Resetting the ECM can offer several benefits, particularly in resolving issues related to engine performance. First, it can clear stored error codes that may be causing the check engine light to stay on. This step can help diagnose any persistent or intermittent mechanical problems. Second, a res...
they smash the small triangular rear corner window on the vehicle with their elbow, gloved fist or a hard object, reach in, release the rear seat to fold the rear seat down and continue to look for valuables in the trunk area. If they see something of value in the trunk, they then sm...
. HEV technology automatically charges the battery with so-called “regenerative braking” and activates the electric motor system when the conditions are right. This means that the driver does not have to monitor the charge status or connect the car to the socket. E.g., the Toyota RAV4 ...
If you plan to use Carlisle's 23-8.50x12 or 23-10.50x12 tires for competition pulling, you really need a set of the 4-ply tires to be competitive. Avoid using 2-ply lug tires for competition pulling! The lugs on 2-ply tires will bend back when the tires dig in the dirt, causing ...