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 ...

After a catastrophic engine failure, you face a difficult decision: Do you replace the engine or write it off and buy another vehicle? While there are definitely times when replacing an engine might ...

All vehicles, from cars to trucks, have engine mounts. The primary function of this component is to keep the engine intact while you drive and protect it from vibrations and shocks. Additionally, it's ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This summer is shaping up to be one of the most blistering on record, with record heat levels sizzling much of the nation like so much bacon in a frying pan. Southwestern states in particular are ...

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 ...

According to the HelloNation feature, cold weather affects every system in your car, from the engine to the tires. Regular ...