Out of all the fluids that could be leaking from your car, brake fluid might be one of the hardest to diagnose. It doesn’t have a color, it doesn’t have a particularly strong smell, and it might not ...
Unlike the elusive and oft-memed blinker fluid, brake fluid actually exists. Even more than that, it's one of the more important components of vehicular safety. As the name implies, it's a fluid that ...
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 ...
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The front brake jounce hose bracket screws may loosen and detach, which can allow the jounce hose to contact the tire ...
Whether you spot a puddle under your car or just a few drops, there are several possible culprits, and color alone might not explain what it is. How can you figure it out? To be sure, you’ll need to ...
Tire dealers and service shop operators should discourage technicians from crimping rubber brake hoses. This seemingly innocent shortcut may cause more time and trouble than technicians realize. Many ...
I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4 with right around 100,000 miles on it. The other day I noticed the inner sidewall of the back tire was a little wet-looking, but it was a dry day and I hadn’t ...
To most drivers, an oil change, a fresh oil filter, maybe some new spark plugs, and a quick tire check is enough car maintenance. Fair enough -- but when did your brake fluid last cross your mind? You ...
Some 2004-07 Infiniti QX56 SUVs, 2006-07 M35/45 sedans and 2007 G35 sedans with intelligent cruise control may simultaneously turn on the brake warning, slip indicator and VDC "off" lights on the ...
Ford has issued a safety recall for five 2025 F-150 Lightning trucks due to a potential brake fluid leak caused by a faulty repair procedure at the final assembly plant. While the number of affected ...