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Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Monitoring the state of operation of the automobile began with simple instrumentation such as the speedometer, the voltmeter and the temperature gauge.

Head Gasket Failures
A cylinder head gasket failure results in a serious engine performance problem. If left unchecked for any length of time, major engine damage can occur.

Power Steering Failures
Power steering loss can be attributed to many causes, including those indirectly related to the steering system. For troubleshooting tips, read on.

Filtration and Engine Wear
Increase a vehicle’s service life with routine engine oil and filter changes

It’s Under Control
Springtime road conditions in many parts of the country accelerate wear and tear on a car’s suspension components leading to vehicle control problems. Here are some tie rod end inspection and replacement tips.

Maintaining Control
When suspension bushings go bad, ride quality and vehicle control characteristics are compromised—for service tips, read on.

Strut Your Stuff
Struts gradually deteriorate over time affecting the ride control characteristics of the vehicle. And, it typically goes unnoticed by the driver. For strut service and diagnosis procedures, read on.

Front Wheel Bearing Service
Front wheel bearings designed for Front Wheel Drive (FWD) vehicles are subjected to greater loads than bearings equipped on Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles.

Brake Hardware Basics
Quite often, hardware is re-used when brakes are serviced. While this is not a bad practice, there is a better way. A complete brake job should include new hardware.

Clutch Service
Manual transmissions are becoming rarer in daily-driven automobiles, even in economy cars, but there are people out there who still enjoy shifting gears.

A/C System Recharging
As we move into springtime putting the winter behind us, warmer temperatures will heat up the country. This is the perfect time to review A/C system maintenance.

Heat and Brake Fade
Automotive brakes work on the concept of friction. When brake pads press against the rotor (and brake shoes push against the drum), the drag between the three dry surfaces causes the rotor to slow down and eventually stop. This drag is known as friction.

Seal the Deal
Sealing a Mopar® replacement door on a Jeep® Wrangler or Wranger Unlimited is mandatory. For the procedure, read on.

Mopar Remanufactured Parts
Quality and value for owners of Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Plymouth and Eagle vehicles.

Adaptive Cruise Control
A feature that decreases a vehicle's pre-set cruise-control speed when closing in on another vehicle or when another vehicle pulls into the same lane.

Oil Monitoring Light
How does the engine oil monitoring system work? How do you reset it? Read on.

Reducing NOx-ious Emissions
The Exhaust Gas Recirculation system is key to reducing smog-forming oxides of nitrogen. How exactly does it work? Read on.

Gasoline, Electricity … or Both
Advanced hybrid powertrain technology makes high gasoline prices a little more palatable.

Good Timing
Timing belts and timing chains both serve the same purpose: to drive the camshaft. Is one approach better than the other?

Brake Mistakes
With brakes being one of the most critical safety systems on any vehicle, brake jobs need to be done right. Here are some common mistakes to be on the look out for so you can avoid brake mistakes.

Making Sense of it All
In today’s modern engines, sensors play a critical role in maintaining peak performance and engine efficiency.

Seal the Deal
Gaskets come in all shapes, sizes and materials, but they all have a common mission: To keep gasses and liquids where they’re supposed to be.

It’s A Dirty Job, But Someone Has To Do It
Carbon build-up affects engine performance, component wear and fuel economy.

OHC vs. OHV
Valvetrains come in two basic configurations: Overhead Cam and Overhead Valve. Here’s a look at the differences and the advantages to both setups.