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Like brakes, oil changes, and air filters, tires are a part of your car or truck that needs replacing periodically. Tires are subject to wear and tear every time you drive and as the tread wears away, they lose their ability to keep you safely on the road.  Buying tires can put a dent in… …

Check engine lights (CELs) are your vehicle’s way of alerting you to an issue. A check engine light could mean a whole variety of potential problems, ranging from virtually harmless to critical.  Generally speaking, a SOLID check engine light does not mean you need to stop driving right away. It’s your car’s way of saying… …

Those three numbers displayed on the front of a fuel pump can be confusing. Different areas or gas stations can even have different numbers, but they usually fall between 87-94. Usually, these numbers are accompanied by labels along the lines of “Regular”, “Mid-Grade, and “Premium”.  While it’s important to understand that fuel grade is important… …

Everybody knows diesel engines are different from gasoline engines in the fuel they run, but it can be easy to overlook the differences beyond that. Despite doing practically the same thing, diesel and gasoline engines operate in wildly different ways. What Are Spark Plugs? Spark plugs are components used within internal combustion engines to ignite… …

There’s nothing quite as worrying as seeing your temperature gauge above where it should be. Overheating is one of the most destructive issues you can run into, and can possibly cause catastrophic damage down the line if not taken care of. Unfortunately, there are various reasons your vehicle may be overheating, and sometimes it can… …

If you own a modern diesel engine vehicle, you likely know about DEF. DEF stands for Diesel Exhaust Fluid, and it’s a critical component for reducing harmful emissions. In this article, we will explore what DEF is, how it works, and why it is essential for your diesel engine vehicle. What is DEF Fluid? Diesel… …

You can’t talk about all-terrain tires without bringing up BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2. This is not only the granddaddy of off-roading tires; today it is still the best off-road performance tire around. The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 was the first ever designed and tested all-terrain tire back in the mid-1970s. It’s easy to see the… …

If you are the owner of a Chrysler 200, Dodge Dart, Dodge Journey, Fiat 500x, Jeep Renegade, or Jeep Cherokee you may have found a lot of articles online discussing the 2.4L engine found in your vehicle. All of these vehicles use FCA’s TigerShark MultiAir II engine.  While the engine has some technology that looks… …

Michelin tires are known for their superior quality, but are you aware of the Michelin Promise Plan? Every Michelin tire comes with this promise, or more so, a warranty. Michelin is confident all of their tires are top of the line so they are able to provide a lot of satisfaction with every purchase.  The… …

Have you heard of all-weather tires? They have just hit the roads the past few years. They are intended for colder climate areas that experience a full winter season. As any of us driving in the Chicagoland area know, the Chicago suburbs become full of terrible roads covered in snow and ice. We get scared… …