Every modern car relies on a small set of critical fluids to cool, lubricate, and protect its most expensive components. When those fluids age, break down, or leak, problems often start quietly and ...

The average car has around 30,000 parts and many fluids are used to keep them running properly. The most important fluids are motor oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, washer fluid and coolant.

Snow and ice can strain your car. Use this winter maintenance checklist to protect your battery, tires, fluids and visibility ...

While it’s likely seldom done, some vehicles’ maintenance schedules do include an interval for changing the differential fluid, though perhaps only under “severe service” conditions such as frequent ...

Have you ever tried to actually read your owner’s manual, especially the part about maintenance and service? As if this kind of stuff isn’t confusing enough, there are always two schedules listed, one ...

Q: I read your recent article about brake fluid and recommendations. I own a 2015 Mustang that’s more than 7-years old and has 15,000 miles on it. This is a car for weekend drives in nice weather.

Most drivers know that they need to check their car’s engine oil and top it off as needed on a regular basis, but most drivers also forget about their transmission fluid. Just like an engine, a manual ...

Ever wondered how easily you switch gears using your car’s transmission? The transmission fluid is a lubricant for your vehicle's transmission system. It helps clean and protect the transmission from ...

(NEXSTAR) — It’s a phrase you’ve maybe heard around on social media — or maybe even had someone tell you: “Your car is low on blinker fluid.” Recently, “AI Overview” Google suggestions, which appear ...

SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City International Airport is the only airport in the country that recycles deicing fluid, or propylene glycol, from start to finish. Deicing Fluid Reclamation Plant ...

Dear Car Talk: I had my Kia Sorento warming up and decided to add some windshield washer fluid before driving away. I accidentally poured it into the antifreeze container. As soon as I noticed what I ...