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Know the intricacies of each vehicle manufacturer’s instructions on top of the 5 general steps to complete a drive cycle.

If your car has all- or four-wheel drive and there is noise or fluid leaking from the transfer case, consider replacing the front output shaft seal.

Many Many new (and old) vehicles have front-wheel drive (FWD). However, it helps to have a good understanding of exactly what that means before you make the decision on which car is the right one for you. Here, you’ll find...

Let’s Let’s face it - cars aren’t an investment. When you buy a car, it costs you money. When you register and insure it, you spend more. You take out your wallet to put gas in the tank and get...

The The drivetrain in a car is comprised mostly of the engine and transmission. The rest of it - the parts that take power from the transmission and send it to the wheels - these are the parts that really...

The The drivetrain in a car is comprised mostly of the engine and transmission. The rest of it - the parts that take power from the transmission and send it to the wheels - these are the parts that really...

P0911 P0911 code definition A P0911 trouble code means that the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a fault with the gate select actuator circuit. Other codes often associated with a P0911 trouble code includes a P0904, P0905 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0905-obd-ii-trouble-code-gate-select-circuit-range-performance-by-valerie-johnston), P0906,...

Drivetrains include the transmission, driveshaft, and axles. Buy an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) drivetrain with a drivetrain warranty.

If a vehicle is of the front-wheel drive variety, then all of the power made by the engine gets to the ground via the two front wheels. This arrangement is extremely popular in modern vehicles for a number...

The The drivetrain in a car is comprised mostly of the engine and transmission. The rest of it - the parts that take power from the transmission and send it to the wheels - these are the parts that really...

The The drivetrain in a car is comprised mostly of the engine and transmission. The rest of it - the parts that take power from the transmission and send it to the wheels - these are the parts that really...