The breakdowns that ruin road trips and morning commutes rarely start with a dramatic bang. […] ...

Whether you know it or not, vehicles speak to you, and this year, mechanics are hearing the same stories again and again across service bays. Tires and brakes remain the biggest everyday safety ...

Questions arising from the need for an engine flush (it’s generally not) cast a shadow on the brake-fluid flushing. As an engine differs from brakes, so do the services. And the need for the latter ...

Unlike metal brake lines, brake hoses are made of rubber, which means they wear out over time as the material hardens and cracks. Because they play a critical role in vehicle safety, regular ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

Toyota has issued a recall for its latest Tacoma truck models, and the problem is about something you don’t want to mess with: your brakes. It turns out there’s a design flaw with the positioning of ...

Many of the symptoms associated with a brake problem are the result of brake fluid issues (see this link for a list of brake problem symptoms). Fortunately, checking your brake fluid level is a ...

Q:I have been following your column for the last few years and have picked up several tips. I have a question on my 1976 Anniversary Edition Corvette. I live in the Chicago area so I only get to enjoy ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Q: Three months ago, I bought a 2006 Ford Fusion SEL from CarMax. I had my first oil change yesterday and a “full inspection” as part of the service. They said the power steering needed a flush and ...

The process works because liquids are incompressible, and the density remains almost unchanged even during pressure and temperature rises. However, the fluid must retain its properties at all ...