Category Archives: Auto
How Automotive Metal Forming Works
Blacksmiths have pounded metal into useful objects for thousands of years. See pictures of power [...]
How Automotive Metal Cutting Works
Plasma cutters use an ionized stream of gas to cut metal, and they can be [...]
Why Is My Car Shaking?
What’s causing your car to shimmy and shake? There could be lots of things going [...]
Will my car’s interior get noisier over time?
The plush interior of the 2010 Lexus LS 460L is designed for comfort and a [...]
How do I know if my car is airtight?
Although no cars are completely airtight, some are built a little more airtight than others. [...]
Are modern cars less problematic?
Image Gallery: Classic Cars The 1965 Volkswagen Beetle, a cinch to fix. See pictures of [...]
Does the Kaizen philosophy prevent auto problems?
Howard Boykin replaces an air hose on his 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in front of his [...]
What does the check engine light usually mean?
Image Gallery: Car Safety An active check engine light can mean trouble. See more car [...]
10 Bad Alternator Symptoms to Watch, Listen and Smell For
The alternator is a relatively simple component containing only a few parts, but it plays [...]
Top 5 Signs of Engine Trouble
Do you know the early warning signs of engine trouble? See more pictures of engines. [...]
Signs of Transmission Problems You Should Never Ignore
Transmission repairs can be expensive. If you know what to look for, you can avoid [...]
Do modern car finishes prevent body damage?
Modern car finishes form a protective shell around the paint job. Monty Rakusen/Getty Images These [...]
How do I know when my car needs a wax job?
The early days of car wax advertised some dubious claims. Apic/Getty Images Some people may [...]
How do I know when my tires need to be replaced?
One of the famous tire pressure gauges distributed by the campaign of Republican presidential candidate [...]
How do I know when my tires need to be rotated?
Image Gallery: Car Safety Uneven wear is obvious on these old tires. Don’t let your [...]