Journal

A small oil spot under the front of a car often comes from the drain plug rather than a major engine fault. The sealing washer can flatten, crack or remain…

Choosing the right transmission fluid for a Nissan Altima CVT is more important than simply finding a bottle labelled “CVT.” The 2013–2020 Altima uses Nissan’s…

A tonneau cover that refuses to close is more than an annoyance. An open ute tray leaves tools, camping gear and shopping exposed to rain, dust and…

Choosing engine oil for a 2017–2022 Hyundai Elantra is more involved than picking the lowest winter number on the bottle. These model years can use different…

A tonneau cover can keep tools, camping equipment and shopping out of sight, but concealment is not the same as security. Many factory tailgates and soft…

The Ford Crown Victoria uses a durable 4.6-litre Modular V8, but age changes what the engine needs from its lubricant. A Crown Vic built between 2000 and 2011…

Checking automatic transmission fluid at the wrong temperature can produce a misleading reading. Fluid expands as it warms, so a level that appears correct…

Freshly rebuilt engines need the right lubricant while piston rings seat, bearings establish their running pattern and new components shed microscopic…

A tonneau cover can make the Toyota Tundra’s short tub far more useful. It protects tools, camping equipment and shopping from weather, reduces visual clutter,…

Thick engine oil can protect an older engine, maintain oil pressure and reduce consumption, but it also becomes harder to move when temperatures fall. That…