For the second consecutive weekend, Chase Elliott and the NAPA AUTO PARTS team collected a stage win and led 14 laps on their way to earning a solid, seventh-place finish at Pocono Raceway. In Sunday afternoon’s 400-mile event at Pocono, Elliott and the No. 9 team started sixth and quickly jumped into the top five, finding fourth on Lap 3. He moved up to the runner-up position as green-flag pit stops began. Before heading to pit road on Lap 23, Elliott reported that he was ba

As complicated as modern vehicles may be, there are still a number of basic things that you can do to make sure that your ride is running properly, including checking and adjusting fluids. In addition to knowing how to check your brakes in the garage, you should also be able to ensure that your car stops properly. Performing a Systems Check Brake fluid level: With your car on a level surface, the brake fluid level should fall between the lines marked “min” and “max.” If you n

There aren’t many places in the United States where you can drive on a beach. If you find one, then you’re in for a real treat. That is, if your vehicle is capable of tackling this difficult terrain. Before you put your wheels to the sand, here’s everything you need to know about beach driving. 1. Know the Rules If you’re going to a beach that allows vehicles on the sand, then you must familiarize yourself with the beach’s rules. They’re typically laid out on signage and affi

Thermostats are very simple mechanical control devices that work until they don’t. There is usually not much in-between partial function. While they are not expensive to replace, testing one that you suspect isn’t working is a good way to narrow down a problem. If you don’t know for sure, then you are just guessing and throwing money at a problem. Thermostat testing is the best way to know for sure if this little part is doing its very big job. A Little Background Information

Car alignment might feel like a set-it-and-forget-it maintenance item. The reality, though, is that rough roads, potholes and worn-out suspension components can all conspire to pull your vehicle’s alignment out of spec. Fortunately, there are a number of signs that your vehicle may have an alignment issue. When you discover one, you usually can get to a garage well before your vehicle incurs serious damage. Let’s take a look at three symptoms that indicate an alignment proble

Chase Elliott and the No. 9 NAPA AUTO PARTS team had a strong showing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, leading 23 laps and collecting their first stage win of the season en route to a fifth-place finish. After a rain delay that spanned more than three hours, Elliott and the NAPA AUTO PARTS team started 10th on Sunday afternoon in the 301-lap event. Elliott and the No. 9 team made quick progress through the field in Stage 1. During the first few cautions of the race, Elliott r

Whether you’re dealing with dust, bird droppings, pollen or everyday road grime, the right car cleaning products will make you a master of the car wash — right at home in your own driveway. After detailing the interior, don’t just use anything to clean the body and glass. Household glass cleaner and laundry detergent might seem like good options, but using auto-specific car wash products will get your car cleaner and prevent you from damaging it in the process. Here are six m

You’re probably familiar with hybrid cars, and have likely seen plenty of Prius models prowling the pavement. But have you heard of a mild hybrid? While other automakers have responded to Toyota’s market-dominating Prius with standard and plug-in hybrid models, a little-known term — mild hybrid — is about to become big news. That’s because it describes models such as the 2019 Ram 1500, with more examples on the way. A Hybrid Matter Before we drill down into Ram’s new system,

A puddle on the garage floor may be your first clue that something is wrong with your car. Indeed, car leaking can point to a significant problem, leading to an extensive repair. Before you panic, though, you need to determine what the leak represents. Diagnosing a leak isn’t that difficult. In fact, the color of the leak or the smell it gives off will usually point to the problem. The sooner you make a determination, the better. You can use a drip pan to capture the fluid an

Automobiles have thousands of individual parts, ranging from screws, nuts and bolts to body panels and drivetrain components. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Ford and Nissan often turn to outside suppliers to provide them with parts. So it’s not shocking that, according to Popular Mechanics, GM is embracing an emerging technology to procure parts: 3D printing. 3D-printed parts for cars may sound somewhat far-fetched, but the benefits of the technology are tangibl