Auto Upkeep is an introductory automotive program that focuses on what all car owners should know and be able to do. This program focuses on…

Energy is used to propel vehicles. Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but it can be converted from one form to another. In a traditional…

Some people say that when their vehicle is clean it actually runs better. With today’s fast paced society, many people take their vehicle to a…

Automotive accessories are an integral part of enhancing aesthetics, personalizing a vehicle, and often serve a practical purpose. They may also add comfort, convenience, protection,…

Before purchasing an automobile it is important to estimate all of the expenses that go along with ownership. Just because you can afford the monthly…

The braking system is designed to help the driver control the deceleration of the vehicle. While the suspension and steering systems control the ride and…

Second to a home, the purchase of an automobile will probably be your next largest financial investment. The car buying process is amazing; you can…

You can often see, hear, smell, or feel a problem arising before it leavesyou stranded on the side of the road. Sometimes the solution is…

Thousands of automobiles are stranded on the side of the road each year due to cooling system problems. Precautions can be taken to avoid this,…

The engine can provide all the power in the world, but if it isn’t transferred to the wheels the vehicle will not move. Automobiles need…

A transformation in the automotive industry is occurring. While many alternative fueled vehicles have been proposed for years, the electric vehicle (EV) is emerging as…

The automotive electrical system consists of wires, lights, motors, circuits, fuses, relays, and switches. Even though the electrical system is extremely complex, there are still…

Exhaust and emission systems on newer vehicles have become more complex than in the past. The emission system is used to monitor air-fuel ratios and…

Fluids provide cooling, cleaning, lubricating, and sealing to vehicle components. The do-it-yourselfer (DIYer) can maintain the different systems by checking fluid levels and conditions. This…

Even though electric vehicle production is increasing, the majority of automobiles used today depend on either gasoline or diesel. Many problems arise from using gasoline…

For hundreds of years people have been compelled to find a better way to travel. It would be impossible to credit just one person for…

The engine in a vehicle needs three things to run: air-fuel mixture, sufficient compression, and an ignition source (heat or spark). The air-fuel mixture is…

The engine is the heart of a vehicle with hundreds of moving parts that must be lubricated. While the engine burns fuel, it also takes…

Even do-it-yourselfers (DIYers) may periodically need to visit a repair facility. Being an educated consumer can save you time, money, and headaches. Repair facilities come…

If the correct precautions are not taken, working on automobiles can be dangerous. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency…

Most of the roads that we drive on are not perfectly smooth and straight. S-curves, potholes, speed bumps, construction zones, and weather conditions make it…

Using the right tools and equipment when working on cars makes the job easier, safer, and more enjoyable. An ASE certified technician typically has hundreds…