Oil Changes

A good time to rotate your tires is when you get the oil changed, assuming you do that at least once a year and more often if you drive, say, more than 10,000 miles annually. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend that the tires be rotated on the same...

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Q: Let's say you were involved in the sale of four high-quality used tires. They had 15,000 miles on them, were well maintained, and had been rotated at 7,500 miles front-to-back. My question is this: Would you care where you put those tires on the car...

Chris Miller has witnessed his share of vehicle neglect. At Miller’s Auto Body in Ferndale, he’s helped a fellow who didn’t know he had three gallons of water in his trunk from a leak, a dad whose minivan door was jammed from a...

No, you don't, according to every auto manufacturer we've talked to. The main advocates of the 3,000-mile oil change schedule are those who would profit by it: repair facilities, quick-lube chains and service departments at some new-car dealers. Years...

No, you don't, according to every auto manufacturer we've talked to. The main advocates of the 3,000-mile oil change schedule are those who would profit by it: repair facilities, quick-lube chains and service departments at some new-car dealers. Years...

Q: I purchased a new 2012 Ford F150 in October 2012. The door sticker says it was made in 9/12 yet there were 2013s on the lot. Is there an overlap production of 2012s and 2013s? The VIN number ends 03459. Seems like a low number for a 2012 unless I'm...

There is no truer saying than “Take care of your car and it will take care of you.” Taking care of your vehicle should be at the top of your priority list when you rely on it to transport you, your family and friends. You don't have to be a mechanical...

A common theme when trying to save money is "do it yourself," but many car owners are hesitant to take that advice and attempt basic maintenance and repairs on their vehicles. To a degree, those fears are legitimate, because vehicles are more complicated...