One of the main differences in regular maintenance between a gasoline and a diesel-powered car is replacing the spark plugs. While diesel engines rely on compression to create ignition, and thus ...

You're hunched over the engine with your wrist painfully contorted, wishing you were Mr. Fantastic. You've finally removed broken spark plug number four and then the intrusive thought hits. "Should I ...

If your check engine light is on, there’s a good chance it’s for one of these 10 reasons. CarMD has released its 2016 Vehicle Health Index, documenting the top most common check engine repairs in 2015 ...

Just like spark plugs, ignition coils can wear down and become faulty over time. There are many common signs that an ignition coil is getting bad, but one obvious sign is an engine misfire, typically ...

Five cities, four days, three kids, and the kind of weekend you couldn't plan if you tried. Thursday, 3:15 p.m.: Lindy and daughter Emma, 18, drive to Chicago for Admitted Students Day at DePaul ...

The ignition coil is a vital component in a vehicle’s engine management system, responsible for converting the battery’s low voltage into the high voltage necessary to create a spark in the spark ...

We can't leave April behind without sharing CarMD's annual overview of check engine light-related car repair costs and trends. The list is published every April during Car Care Month. The latest CarMD ...

Automotive diagnostic data firm CarMD has released its annual report on repair costs in the U.S., and the news is mostly good — with some precautions, including higher labor costs and the potential ...

IRVINE, Calif., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CarMD, a leading provider of information that helps drivers make better-educated decisions about their vehicle's health, today published its 2025 CarMD ® ...