The timing belt or chain sits at the center of an engine’s rhythm, quietly keeping pistons and valves in sync. When it fails, the damage can jump from a simple no-start to a destroyed engine in a ...

Not too long ago, we wrote a little article on "Common Mistakes That Are Destroying Your Car's Automatic Transmission". Sooner or later, we had to circle back and take a look at another part of the ...

According to the latest automotive lawsuit in town, the Nissan Rogue Sport (otherwise known as the Qashqai in other parts of ...

Skipping oil changes is the single most common cause of premature engine failure mechanics see in the shop — dirty oil stops lubricating and starts destroying. A single overheating event can warp ...

Maintenance mistakes cost drivers thousands annually, but a few simple habit changes can save more money than extreme couponing. Think of it as preventative medicine for cars—ignore the small stuff, ...

In my 35-plus years of driving and working on cars, I have encountered nearly every cause of engine failure, from bad habits that ruin the car engine to faulty oil pumps to ordinary mileage-related ...