Posts by: Jim Prueter

Decode the 17-digit VIN (vehicle information number) to discover the history of your current vehicle or one you might buy.

The US EPA mandates that modern on-road diesel vehicles use diesel exhaust fluid. Here's what you need to know about DEF.

While their days may be numbered, V-12-powered luxury sedans, sports cars, and luxury SUVs are still available in dealer showrooms.

Oil coolers extend engine life and improve efficiency, especially for high-performance vehicles that hit the track.

Antifreeze is essential for maintaining proper engine temperature. Read our guide about choosing, changing, and disposing of antifreeze.

Rotary engines are compact, powerful, and use approximately 75 percent fewer moving parts. Learn how a rotary engine works.

Douglas tires are produced by Goodyear. The company puts their value-priced tires through a battery of safety testing to meet or exceed tire standards.

Read about the difference between snow chains and cables. Get all the necessary info about installing snow chains and driving with them.

Hankook tires are popular in motorsports and come standard for premium automakers, such as Audi, BMW, Lincoln, and Porsche.

Hercules tires are more affordable compared to the mainstream brands. They're a solid option for dependable tires at a lower price.

For over 100 years, Firestone tires have enjoyed a reputation for excellent quality at value prices. Read our guide to the most popular Firestone tires.

Goodyear tires, a solid choice for over 125 years, offers a variety of tires, sizes and prices. Read our guide to the most popular Goodyear tires.

General Tire provides quality tires at an affordable price. Founded in the early 1900s, the company is now a division of Continental.

Cooper tires give consumers great performance at an affordable price. See our guide to Cooper tires.

Continental Tires has a sterling reputation as a provider of premium tires for luxury sedans, SUVs, sports cars, and luxury performance vehicles.

Pirelli focuses on premium tire products, especially in motorsports. See best-selling Pirelli high-performance tires for everyday driving.

Let’s look at the pros and cons of projector and reflector headlights. Read about using LED lighting in projector headlamps.

Michelin gets cred for the removable pneumatic tire and radial auto tire. We showcase today's most popular Michelin tires.

Found mainly on semi trucks with diesel engines, a Jake brake creates a thunderous sound while slowing the truck.

The Goodyear Wrangler family of truck tires has been a favorite among pickup and SUV owners for a very long time.

By measuring tire tread depth, you’ll know if you should replace your tires to avoid dangerous loss of traction in wet conditions.