How To Tune VTEC

As popular as the term VTEC has become in sport compact tuning and the lifestyle, many people don't understand how it works or how to tune VTEC. Honda has used the VTEC technology for generations of vehicles now, and...

How To Check Your Brakes

Knowing how to check your brakes is something that not everyone knows how to do. Fortunately there's several ways for you to check your braking system just through the feel of your own brake pedal. It's something you interact with...
The transmission is a complicated and expensive part of your driveline, and it's essential that your transmission is in top operating condition wherever you drive. When transmission failures occur, it's never easy to determine just where the fault lies...
The tires on your vehicle can pose a dangerous threat to both you and your passengers if improperly inflated. Under and Over inflated tires can cause serious dangerous driving conditions, which is a good reason to know how to...
Temperature inconsistencies in your engine can lead to serious problems, and the 4G63 is no different in this regard. There's a variety of OBDII trouble codes that can arise from a faulty thermostat, from P0125 Mitsubishi Insufficient Coolant Temperature...
The tie rod ends are a vital part of your steering system, and directly responsible for turning your front wheels. Today we'll be showing you how to replace and upgrade your Nissan 240SX tie rod ends and do it...
There's still an engine that is raced, built and loved today that harkens back to an age where mechanics didn't need an array of computers to determine what was wrong with your car. The big block Chevy may be...
Adjusting valve lash is maintenance that your Honda Accord needs to be running right, and if your engine and valvetrain are noisy, chances are you need a valve adjustment. Honda valves should be adjusted every 50-60k miles and today...
Understeer can be an annoying side effect of increasing your wheel horsepower, especially in front drive vehicles. Whenever you are adding bolt ons that will help your engine breathe and produce more power, you've got to make the matching...
By now you've all seen the fruit being borne from the Vision GT program from Polyphony Digital and the ever-popular racing game Gran Turismo 6. Manufacturers have taken turns wowing us with some of their offerings, from Toyota to Subaru...