Q. I enjoy both your column and Saturday morning talk show although I wish your radio station came in better in Rhode Island. I have a 1993 Buick with a 3.8 liter engine. I am having problems with a ...

In addition to indicating a possible problem, smoke from the tailpipe means dirty emissions. Most states and some municipalities mandate periodic tailpipe-emissions testing. If your car is emitting ...

DEAR CAR TALK: My 1997 Mercedes E420 sits in the garage for months before being called on for the occasional road trip. Lately, I've been experiencing a rough idle condition, where the engine rpm ...

Q:My2012 Chevrolet Silverado1500 extended cab is my third Silverado; I've had two gas engines and one diesel. This truck is gas, the 5.3-liter engine with active cylinder management. I exclusively use ...

I have a 1993 Grand Am, SOHC 2.3L Quad4.<br><br>Two weeks ago, i drove to Iowa. Maybe it was the Iowa fuel or something, but my car has not been the same since.<br><br>It went the entire distance fine ...

My husband and I are both nurses, so we are trained to diagnose things. My husband is not only a great nurse but a fine backyard mechanic as well. But we have a problem with our 2015 Ford Escape that ...

A: The reader writes that his 1987 Mercury with a 5-liter V-8 has started to run rough at idle and under light acceleration. One dealer mechanic said the fuel injectors should be cleaned at a cost of ...

With temperatures dropping and expectations of snow in the Louisville area, many car owners are asking: How often should I start my car to warm it up? Experts at AAA, a federation of motor clubs, say ...