Car Care Advice

Learn the basics of car repair and maintenence - from dashboard warning lights to DIY repair guides.

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Dashboard warning lights can signal everything from engine failure to a parking brake left on. Learn more about what each light means.

Brake Fluid Level Warning Light

Low Oil Level Warning Light

Traction Control Warning Light

Coolant Level Warning Light

What the 'Service Vehicle Soon' Warning Light Means

Oil Warning Lights

ABS Light

Brake Warning Light

Throttle Control Warning Light

Reduced Engine Power Warning Light

Airbag Warning Light: What It’s for, Why It's On and How to Fix It

Charging System Warning Light

Oil Change Light

Tire Pressure Warning Light

Engine Temperature Warning Light

Parking Brake Warning Light

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Auto Basics & Tips

Essential Items to Keep in Your Car

Metallic vs. Ceramic Brake Pads

How to Deal With Car Damage Caused by Flooding

Automobile Owner's Manuals Online

What's the Difference Between Gasoline and Diesel?

What Causes Car Battery Corrosion and How Do I Clean It?

How to Understand Diagnostic Trouble Codes

OBD-II Trouble Code Chart

BMW Maintenance Schedule

How to Prevent Rodents From Damaging Your Car

How to Read Tire Size

Understanding Tire Pressure: The Dangers of Under- and Overinflating

About CVT Transmissions

How to Choose the Best Seat Covers for Your Car

How Your Parking Brake or Emergency Brake Works and When to Use It

Which Drive Type Is Right for You?

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How To

For those who prefer to do it themselves, RepairPal is here to help guide you. Learn how to tackle some simpler repairs and procedures at home.

How to Perform an Oil Pan Reseal

How to Inspect and Replace Spark Plugs

How to Access OBD-II Codes

How to Change a Tire in 9 Simple Steps

Cleaning Foggy Headlights

How to Replace a Fuse

How to Check Your Car's Oil Level and Add More When It's Low

How to Perform a Compression Test

How to Perform a Basic Drive Cycle

How to Replace Wiper Blades

Is DIY Car Repair a Way to Save Money or Better Left to the Pros?

How to Bleed Your Brakes, and Why It's Important

How to Put On and Remove Tire Chains/Traction Cables for Snow

How to Clean the Inside of Your Windshield Like a Pro

How To Open Your Car Hood

How to Replace the Lights on Your Car

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Blog

Check out what's new with RepairPal or in the auto repair industry.

How to Avoid Buying a Car With Flood Damage

How Do Anti-Lock Brake Systems Work?

What Is Idling and Does It Help Your Car? The Myth of "Warming Up"

5 Reasons Your Engine Oil Might Be Leaking

BMW Recalls Vehicles For Braking Issues

Why Won't Your Car Start?

Important Recall on 2013 Ford Escapes

Are You Fluent in Coolant?

Fog Lights - Useless or Essential?

Common Noises of Impending Car Trouble

The Alternator: What Really Keeps Your Motor Running

Tire Pressure Monitor Systems Explained

Washing Your Car the Right Way

What’s Up with All the Warning Lights?

Are Today’s Cars Using Synthetic Engine Oil?

What Women "Auto Know" About Tire Wear

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