There are two schools of thought behind cars no longer including a dipstick. Removing it helps to deter less mechanically-inclined owners from using the wrong transmission fluid and ruining their ...

Have you ever taken a great photo, only to find that someone is in the background when they shouldn’t be? Whether it’s an unwanted guest, a photobomber, or a person in the background that you want to ...

Matt Nelson is an automotive journalist with nearly a decade of experience in all things cars. He's spent years working at dealerships in sales, finance, and service. He's since traded in his pens and ...

GM and Allison Transmission, longtime partners on heavy-duty truck powertrains, are parting ways, as first reported by TFL Truck. The rollout of GM's 10-speed automatic in 2020 marked the end of ...

From scrapyard rescues to full restorations, join me as I bring old machines and forgotten tools back to life. Whether it’s transforming rusted junk into a working forge or BBQ, saving a gas burner, ...

Conventional wisdom typically sets no time or mileage interval to replace drive-axle boots, which are more commonly known as CV-joint boots (“CV” being short for “constant velocity”). Although they ...

Few things are more frustrating than hearing a clicking sound when you turn the steering wheel, but few things are as serious as the problem behind that noise. Your car’s CV axles play a huge role in ...

Replacing a CV axle might look straightforward, but a few overlooked steps can lead to big problems. Always check for the C-clip. If the C-clip sticks in the transmission or axle housing, it can ...

Have you ever been driving and heard a clicking or felt a shudder under your feet while making a turn? If so, the culprit could be a bad CV joint. CV stands for constant velocity, and these joints are ...