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

Systems

Diagnose engine light on 2010 Mazda 3

Check engine light on a 2010 Mazda3? Learn what a steady versus flashing light means, how to read the OBD-II code, which causes to check first and when to stop driving.

Systems

Recognize Engine Knock Symptoms

How to recognize engine knock symptoms, tell spark knock from mechanical knocking and other engine noises, and decide which checks narrow down the cause.

Yamaha XMAX 300 Gear Oil Capacity Systems

Yamaha XMAX 300 Gear Oil Capacity

How much gear oil the Yamaha XMAX 300 final transmission takes, which model years the figure applies to, and what to confirm before refilling.

Systems

Honda Fit 12V battery size and replacement

The 2008 Honda Fit sold in North America generally uses a Group 51R 12V battery. Learn what 51R means, which conditions change the answer, and how to choose and fit a replacement.

Buy a complete brake assembly Systems

Buy a complete brake assembly

When buying a complete brake assembly makes sense, what it usually includes, and how to confirm it fits your exact vehicle before you order.