Category: Garage
Under The Hood: Toyota Crown Platinum HybridMAX
The 2023 and newer Toyota Crown was the first vehicle from the brand to showcase their all-new HybridMAX powertrain option that takes horsepower and driving appeal up a few notches from the base hybrid powertrain ...
Under The Hood: Kia Sportage Hybrid
For 2023 the Kia Sportage Hybrid is an all-new offering with a 1.6-liter direct-injected turbocharged four-cylinder engine. The gasoline engine itself has 177 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. Sandwiched be...
Under The Hood: 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid
The 2023 Honda Accord Hybrid we tested features an all-new 4th-generation two-motor hybrid powertrain with 204 horsepower and 247 pound-feet of torque. In our test vehicle it's rated by the EPA at 46 mpg city, 41...
Air Filter Replacement: 2021 Subaru Crosstrek
Before you begin, be sure your car is parked safely and is turned off. Always be mindful of hot components like radiator hoses, caps and other components nearby. Replacement of the air filter for the 2018-2021 ...
Ford Maverick Hybrid Oil Change: How To
It was finally time to change the oil on our long-term test 2022 Ford Maverick Hybrid. At least we decided it was time. There is no set mileage mark at which it becomes “time” to change the oil, rather the compute...
Air Filter Replacement: 2022 Ford Maverick 2.0 EcoBoost
The air-filter box for the 2022 Ford Maverick with the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine is located at the front driver side of the engine compartment. Before you begin, be sure your car is parked safely and is turned...
Under The Hood: 2017 Audi A4 2.0T Quattro
The first thing you notice opening the hood of the 2017 Audi A4 is its longitudinal engine placement, a long-time staple of all but the smallest of Audi models. The trans-axle sends power to the front or all four whee...
Under The Hood: 2016 Audi Q3 Quattro 2.0 TFSI
Because the the 2016 Audi Q3 is still based on the older A5 or Golf V architecture, it was not updated with the latest generation of the 2.0 VW/Audi EA888 engine. This means that it's one generation back of what most ...
Under The Hood: Honda Civic Type R
The 2017-2021 Honda Civic Type R is the most powerful and fasted production Honda vehicle ever offered in the United States, all made hot and tasty by a very special engine, transmission and suspension that sets i...
2017-2023 Cadillac XT5: Engine Explained
The 3.6 liter VVT V6 has been a staple of the Cadillac XT5 and other GM branded vehicles for some time now with its high-feature content of technology. For the 2017-2023 XT5, the second generation 3.6 liter engine...
