Do you smell oil burning on the engine block and find drips or puddles under the car after it has been parked for a while? Tracking down an oil leak is really a process of elimination for there are a number of sources. One possible source is that the oil is leaking out through a bad gasket seal between the valve cover and engine block.

So you are LOST when people talk "CAR", or maybe you are just tired of being "TAKEN FOR A RIDE" by salesman and mechanics! Well tune in!

Though you cannot align your own wheels, there are several ways to determine if your car needs an alignment. Driving a car that's out of alignment will cause excessive and premature tire wear.

Most cars come from the factory with ignition timing that is in the middle of the recommended range. On Hondas and Accords, this range can be 14 DTDC to 20 DTDC depending on the model/engine. In other words, you can advance the timing of your engine to the top limit of the recommended range, which can provide more HP and better mileage.

Except for gasoline and windshield wiper solution, the fluids in your car shouldn't get used up or go anywhere. If you notice that any are low, there's a good possibility of a leak.

There are only two things that can cause the brake light on the dashboard to go on: Either you're driving with the hand brake on or you are low on brake fluid.

If you are having trouble with your car, you may need to get a read from the on-board diagnostics system. The on-board diagnostics work by showing a numeric code that will relate to the problem with the car. If you suspect engine trouble, you need to figure out what the codes mean.

Car stereo speakers are something we usually take for granted, assuming they should always work. But sometimes things happen and you will need to determine what type of problem you are experiencing in order to complete the proper repairs.

If your speedometer isn't working, every time you drive your car you run the risk of getting a speeding ticket. This is a fact even if you have a radar detector. If it is working and yet isn't registering the correct speed you are still in danger. Here's how to check your actual speed and know if your speedometer is reading correctly.

A tachometer is a gauge found on vehicles which displays the rpm's. Rpm stands for the revolutions per minute completed by the engine of the vehicle. This is important to know because too many rpm's can point to trouble with your engine. There are methods that you can use to troubleshoot a tachometer that is not working properly.