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By Tony Markovich Sep 9, 2020

What To Do When Your Car Cranks But Won’t Start

The cure for crankiness
By Tony Markovich Sep 9, 2020

How To Change Spark Plugs

What’s a relationship with no spark?
By Chris Teague Sep 7, 2020

How To Test A Relay

If something goes sideways with your vehicle’s electrical system, there’s a good chance a relay is to blame
By Jonathon Klein Sep 7, 2020

How To Use A Torque Wrench: Your Ultimate Guide

Torque, it’s what gets the job done
By Tony Markovich Sep 3, 2020

This is Why Your Car is Clicking and Won’t Start

Is your ride a one-click pony?
By Jonathon Klein Sep 2, 2020

How To Reset Check Engine Light

Let’s fix that dreaded nightmare, the check engine light
By Tony Markovich Sep 1, 2020

The Drive’s Garage Guide to Power Steering Fluid

Power to the DIY people!
By Jonathon Klein Aug 31, 2020

What Does A Bad Starter Sound Like? 

Clicky, clackity!
By Jonathon Klein Aug 28, 2020

Transmission Fluid Change: Ultimate Guide

Well, do you enjoy paying $5,000 for a new transmission or not?
By Tony Markovich Aug 27, 2020

Car Windshield Repair: The Drive's Garage Guide

Broken glass, too, will pass
By Tony Markovich Aug 26, 2020

How To Dispose Of Old Gas

Think of the green grass, recycle your gas!
By Tony Markovich Aug 6, 2020

Symptoms of a Bad Fuel Pump

The one in your car, not the gas station.
By Jonathon Klein Aug 2, 2020

How To Replace Brake Pads

Let’s prevent your car from smooching that Prius’ bumper, okay?
By Jonathon Klein Aug 1, 2020

How To Lubricate a Garage Door

*obvious double entendre is obvious
By Tony Markovich Jul 31, 2020

How to Recharge Your Car's Air Conditioner

Lightning and USB-C cords not required.
By Jonathon Klein Jul 28, 2020

How Often To Change Oil: The Drive’s Guide

It’s time to give your car an oil transfusion.
By Tony Markovich Jul 26, 2020

How Often Should You Rotate Tires?

Don’t wait; rotate!
By Jonathon Klein Jul 25, 2020

How To Start a Car That Has Been Sitting For 1 Year

Your car’s been sittin’, waitin’, wishin’ you’d believe in starting it up!
By Jonathon Klein Jul 23, 2020

How To Clean Battery Terminals

Calcification isn’t just what happens to dinosaur bones.
By Jonathon Klein Jun 24, 2020

How To Mix Automotive Paint

Like cooking, the right ingredients at the right times will make all the difference.
By Jonathon Klein May 25, 2020

How to Reupholster Car Seats

No one wants a seat spring in their hindquarters. Let’s fix that.
By Jonathon Klein May 22, 2020

How to Remove Scratches From a Car

Much like a record scratch, the beat drops when you find that someone keyed your car. Let’s fix that.
By Jonathon Klein May 19, 2020

How to Change Your Fuel Filter

A clogged fuel filter is as bad as a clogged artery. 
By Jonathon Klein May 15, 2020

How to Test a Transmission Speed Sensor 

It provides vital information to your car's powertrain computer; make sure it's on point.
By Jonathon Klein May 15, 2020

How to Test Your Oil Pressure

Under Pressure is a great song, and a must for your engine oil.