A problematic throttle body can cause many issues for your vehicle.

It may sound like a complicated mission, but self-cleaning your car's engine bay should not take up much time on a Saturday ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

When most people give their car a good clean, that usually involveswiping the seats down, washing the body with soap and water, and possibly vacuuming the interior. More detail-oriented owners, ...

An important part of car maintenance is having a clean engine. Keeping the engine bay clean can helps ensure the car operates at its optimal performance by identifying potential issues such as ...

My Mitsubishi Montero has had a fun year of hauling dogs and camping around New York’s Hudson Valley. Now that cold weather is here and snow is a reality soon, I’m pulling it off the road to give it a ...

Let's face it: not everyone is comfortable cleaning their car's engine bay. Unless you are a mechanic or very hands-on with auto maintenance, it can be nerve-wracking to mess around with the ...

Car enthusiasts often refer to two types of engine degreasers, which often come neatly packaged in aerosol cans, pump spray bottles, or degreasing wipes. Solvent-based engine degreasers contain ...

We've all seen octane ratings at the fuel pump, and based on the numbers, it's easy to think the higher number is better. From lowest to highest, the types of gasoline are regular, mid-grade, and ...

Late-model cars need certain care to clean the engine bay. There are electronics you have to avoid, as well as potential hazards that must be taken into account. Using too much aggression while hosing ...

To celebrate HOT ROD's 75th anniversary, we teamed up with CASTROL GTX to bring you some of the stories that exemplify the core of what HOT ROD is and reflect the brand's influence on America's car ...