Want your car to last for the long run? Learn expert tips on oil changes, air filters, brake fluid and coolant to boost a car's performance and longevity.

Brakes are one of the most important components of any car, and most modern cars come equipped with a hydraulic braking system, which needs brake fluid to function. What does brake fluid exactly do?

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: Each weekend I look under the hood of my car like my dad taught me, and I noticed the brake fluid was a little low. I took it to a quick lube place ...

The brake fluid is a vital component of a vehicle’s braking system. It aids in transmitting force from the brake pedal to the brake pads, thus slowing or halting the vehicle by exerting this force on ...

The new line of lubricants will comprise greases, brake fluid, transmission oil, tractor oil, diesel exhaust fluid, gear oil and hydraulic oils, developed for multiple vehicles. While basic stuff like ...

If you’re reading this, chances are that you change your engine oil religiously, like every six months or 3,000 miles, because that’s what has been ingrained into our car guy/girl souls since before ...

Motor oil runs throughout your engine, lubricating and preventing damage to critical parts to ensure it operates smoothly. Other fluids have their own purposes, such as lubricating the transmission, ...

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 ...

Cold weather puts extra stress on everything under your hood — and a few forgotten fluids can leave you stranded once temperatures dip.

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