The gas cap on a vehicle locks in place to prevent dirt, dust and debris from contaminating the fuel. It also keeps emissions contained, holding onto vapors and preventing them from entering the atmosphere. Just like other parts of your…
Once upon a time, all cars featured hand-crank windows. By the 1990s, most vehicles were built with an electronic mechanism to roll the windows up and down. Yet this mechanism may stop working due to a mechanical error, blockage or…
In the 1960s, automakers started introducing computer systems to monitor and adjust vehicle performance. Today, aspects like the engine control module (ECM), powertrain module (PCM) and transmission control module (TCM) analyze and oversee vehicle operation through a series of sensors…
If you suddenly find that your vehicle cannot shift as well or you notice a strange sound when you change gears, these signs point to low transmission fluid. Learn about the role of this fluid and other signs that it’s…
