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We know car trouble can be stressful, especially when you’re worried about safety or cost. Take a breath. Our goal is to help you understand what’s going on, calmly and honestly, so you can decide what to do next.
Welcome to class. Short lessons explain how car systems work, with key terms, sourced facts and a quick self-check at the end.
Quick answer Fuel economy tests show a conventional gasoline car’s city mileage is roughly 15% lower at 20°F than at 77°F, and as much as 24% lower on short 3- to 4-mile trips. [FuelEconomy.gov] This lesson is a small science class about your fuel tank. We’ll look at each physical reason cold weather costs miles, […]
Quick answer In this lesson you’ll learn to read the Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, the three government grades on the sidewall of every passenger vehicle tire sold in the United States. [NHTSA] In this lesson you’ll learn to read the Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, the three government grades on the sidewall of every […]
Quick answer TPMS monitors tire pressure either through sensors located in the tires (a direct system) or through wheel speed and other vehicle sensors (an indirect system). The information goes to an on-board processor, which interprets the signals and lights the TPMS symbol on your dashboard when pressure falls below an acceptable level. [NHTSA] Your […]
Quick answer Hybrid electric vehicles combine a gasoline engine with one or more electric motors powered by batteries. [DOE AFDC] In this lesson you’ll learn the three technologies that save fuel, the main hybrid designs, and what’s different about caring for one. Hybrid electric vehicles combine a gasoline engine with one or more electric motors […]
Quick answer Today’s lesson follows an air bag from the moment of impact to the moment it’s replaced. Air bags are supplemental protection designed to work best together with seat belts, not instead of them. [NHTSA] Today’s lesson follows an air bag from the moment of impact to the moment it’s replaced. Air bags are […]