DEKALB, Ill. (WLS) -- Should you use the manufacturer's brand when changing your oil filter and replacing other car parts? "I don't understand," said Tamya Washington as she listens to the rattling ...

A Tundra owner's 2014 Silverado became a $6,500 money pit due to catastrophic transmission and AFM issues that Chevy refused ...

While doing your own engine work often requires some specialized tools and hard work, you don't necessarily have to rely on ...

The potential high cost of EV battery replacements is a major worry for new-car shoppers, but that likely won't be the case for long, according to battery-analysis firm Recurrent. Recurrent, which ...

Radiator caps need to be in good condition to seal your car's high-pressure cooling system. Failing to maintain it can lead ...

Your vehicle's engine cooling system is one of its most critical components. Its primary responsibility is to cycle coolant — which is a 50/50 mixture of water and antifreeze — through your engine to ...

Spark plugs are essential to the running of a vehicle, helping ignite the mixture of air and fuel to provide combustion to the engine. There are three specific parts of a spark plug, a central ...

In theory, Wankel-style rotary internal combustion engines have many advantages: they ditch the cumbersome crankcase and ...

Car research firm Recurrent has a new report claiming that EV battery replacement will cost less than replacing a gas engine by 2030. This is based on estimates pointing to lower costs for battery ...

Air filters help keep your engine clean, and they should be replaced frequently to keep your vehicle running smoothly. The air entering your intake needs to be filtered to prevent dirt and other ...

Nothing will do more to make your car last longer than keeping on top of basic upkeep, CR’s experts say. While the best source for maintenance intervals is your car’s owner’s manual, these are the ...

WALNUT COVE, N.C. — It wasn’t the worst call Eric Cook could get but it wasn’t great. His wife was on the other end of the phone, and it was about the car. “She called me one day and said the oil ...