As a new driver, taking care of your car goes beyond just fueling up and hitting the road. Basic car maintenance plays a crucial role in ensuring your safety and the smooth operation of your vehicle.

The engines that power our cars — even the smallest ones — are extremely heavy. While smaller engines like four-cylinders and V6s can weigh between 200 and 450 pounds, larger motors like heavy-duty ...

Tune-ups are all about engine maintenance so your vehicle starts well, runs smoothly and operates as efficiently as possible. Today’s cars need tune-ups far less often than older vehicles did, but ...