While an engine compression tester may not be the most common tool in a mechanic's garage, they can be very useful, ...

It's springtime! Time to start working on your project car, learn a new wrenching skill, discover what everything is under the hood (and how it works), or just spruce up your daily driver. All month, ...

Car windows are made to be reliable and withstand damage during an accident. However, if you ever get stuck inside the car and your doors are jammed, you can use a spark plug to break the windows in ...

An average car dies many deaths, but with the right owner, it can always live to drive another day. When something fails, a DIY diagnosis and fix can save money and eliminate the inconveniences of ...

Recently, my son-in-law's 2005 Acura 3.2 began to misfire. While changing the spark plugs, the end of the ''coil on plug'' wire for spark plug No. 3 came off, leaving the coil in my hand and the ...

What: If you’ve got a petrol car, spark plugs are what ignite your fuel-air mixture and generate useful power Why: Because bad spark plugs mean more fuel consumption and less power When: You’ll ...

Your car’s battery might seem like a “set it and forget it” part, but when it fails, it can leave you stranded, potentially costing you hundreds of dollars in tow fees or a visit to the mechanic to ...

Q: I got a pretty good shock from one of my Toyota Camry’s spark-plug wires. I didn’t think much about it at the time other than to never touch them again when the engine is running. Later I mentioned ...