First, check to make sure the car's tailpipe isn’t blocked by snow or ice. You’ll be running the engine, so everything has to be clear. Start the engine and turn on the rear window defroster. Turn on ...

"While it may be tempting to quickly thaw out your windshield with hot water, it’s a very bad idea. Rapid temperature changes ...

On older vehicles and smaller engines, the carburetor controls the mixture of fuel and air that reaches the engine. Here's how to keep it clean.

Diesel engines are known to be reliable and long-lasting, but they can also present unique maintenance issues that you must ...

It's pretty much a hands-free cleaning method.

Dishwasher tablets can do so much more than clean your dishes. These tiny grease-cutters are packed with enzymes and surfactants that can cut through stubborn grime on your stovetop. The enzymes break ...

Joe Grantham is a contributor from the UK with a degree in Classical Studies. His love for gaming is only rivaled by a deep passion for medieval history, which often seeps into his articles. With over ...

We don't mean to be the harbingers of doom, but it's unwise to keep driving if your car's engine has a malfunctioning positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system, particularly a bad PCV valve.