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Practical automotive articles on maintenance, diagnostics, vehicle systems, buying used cars, tires and electric driving.

Diagnose Oil on Engine Spark Plugs Systems

Diagnose Oil on Engine Spark Plugs

Oil on a spark plug points to different problems depending on where it is. Learn how to tell a leaking seal from internal oil burning, what to check next and when to stop driving.

Systems

Buy Brake Cleaner

How to buy brake cleaner at an auto parts store such as AutoZone, choose between chlorinated and non-chlorinated formulas, and decide whether buying by the case makes sense.

Systems

Diagnose engine pinging under load

What causes engine pinging when accelerating, climbing or towing, how to narrow it down with practical checks, and when to stop driving and get a diagnosis.

Systems

Check the BMW X1 Brake Recall

Whether a BMW X1 brake recall applies to your vehicle depends on its VIN, generation, production dates and market. Here is how to confirm it.

Systems

Repair an ABS Brake System

How to approach ABS brake repair: what the warning light means, which components usually fail, what to check first, and when to stop driving or see a professional.