Tires and wheels
Why Do Tires Have Colored Dots and Stripes?
Why Do Tires Have Colored Dots and Stripes. Explain manufacturing and mounting marks with limitations.
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Practical automotive articles on maintenance, diagnostics, vehicle systems, buying used cars, tires and electric driving.
Tires and wheels
Systems
Car Infotainment System Updates: How They Work and How to Install Them
Learn how car infotainment system updates are delivered, how to check your version, prepare safely, and what to expect for VW, Chevrolet, Kia, Subaru and more.
Tires and wheels
What Is a Tire Wear Bar?
What Is a Tire Wear Bar. Show how built-in tread indicators work. Learn how the subject fits into everyday vehicle use.
Tires and wheels
Why Do Tires Need Balancing Weights?
Why Do Tires Need Balancing Weights. Explain mass variation and vibration. Learn how the subject fits into everyday vehicle use.
Systems
Android Auto Won't Connect or Says Connected but Not Working: Fixes
Troubleshoot Android Auto that won't connect, or says connected but does nothing, with phone, cable, settings and Uconnect checks, including 8.4 units.
Tires and wheels
What Does a Tire Load Index Mean?
What Does a Tire Load Index Mean. Explain rating code and why it matters. Learn how the subject fits into everyday vehicle use.
Systems
Android Auto Audio Not Working: Fixing Spotify, Music and Call Sound
Android Auto audio or Spotify not working? Learn how to tell an app problem from a phone, cable or car issue, and which safe checks to try first.
Tires and wheels
Why Do Wheels Need Center Bore Fit?
Why Do Wheels Need Center Bore Fit. Explain centering at the hub. Learn how the subject fits into everyday vehicle use.
Systems
Apple CarPlay Will Not Connect: Uconnect and General Troubleshooting
Why Apple CarPlay may not connect, including on Uconnect systems: cable, iPhone settings, pairing and software checks, plus when a dealer or shop should inspect it.
Tires and wheels
What Is a Wheel's Bolt Pattern?
What Is a Wheel's Bolt Pattern. Explain lug count and circle dimensions. Learn how the subject fits into everyday vehicle use.
Systems
Apple CarPlay Not Working After an iOS Update: Causes and Fixes
CarPlay stopped working after an iOS update? Check phone settings, cables, wireless pairing and the car's infotainment system to get it reconnecting again.
Tires and wheels
What Is Wheel Offset?
What Is Wheel Offset. Explain where the wheel mounting face sits. Learn how the subject fits into everyday vehicle use.
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