A modern tuneup is different from 50 years ago, as electronic systems in newer cars have eliminated some ignition parts. A request for a general tuneup for a modern car is no longer a likely solution ...

One of the main differences in regular maintenance between a gasoline and a diesel-powered car is replacing the spark plugs. While diesel engines rely on compression to create ignition, and thus ...

You're hunched over the engine with your wrist painfully contorted, wishing you were Mr. Fantastic. You've finally removed broken spark plug number four and then the intrusive thought hits. "Should I ...

Just like spark plugs, ignition coils can wear down and become faulty over time. There are many common signs that an ignition coil is getting bad, but one obvious sign is an engine misfire, typically ...

For a 2017 Subaru Outback with 110,000 miles, recommended maintenance includes changing transmission, differential, engine coolant, brake fluids, spark plugs, and the fuel filter. The Honda Civic, ...

The ignition coil is a vital component in a vehicle’s engine management system, responsible for converting the battery’s low voltage into the high voltage necessary to create a spark in the spark ...

The beauty of owning a truck—especially a Ford truck—often lies in its promise: the sense that no matter the season, the load, or the road ahead, you’ll have a vehicle that’s ready when you are. For ...

A misfire indicates there’s something wrong with what keeps a car’s combustion process going. Here’s what it could be, and how to avoid it. Every internal combustion engine, like those in a car, needs ...