What chemistry books define as an iron oxide formed by the redox reaction between oxygen and iron in the presence of moisture is a real issue among cars in this day and age. If a car isn’t maintained ...

As the nation suffers through a cold and wet winter, tons of salt and other corrosive material is being strewn on streets and highways, spelling potential maintenance problems down the road. Some GM ...

DETROIT – Subaru is recalling more than 660,000 cars and SUVs because the brake lines can rust and leak fluid, and that can mean it will take longer to stop the vehicles. For about half the vehicles, ...

Subaru is recalling 198,900 vehicles because brake lines may corrode on certain models registered in "salt belt" states. The recall begins later this month. The Fix: Subaru will notify owners and will ...

Over the past few weeks we've looked at a magnetic drain plug remover that helps you change fluids without getting you covered in stinky gear oil, a silicone tray that saves you time (and a few swear ...

Earlier this month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration decided not to recall about 2 million 1999 to 2003 trucks from General Motors after investigating a possible defect that centered ...

Drivers who live in the tri-state area and other places where salt is used to clear roads of snow and ice are being urged to wash the undersides of their vehicles based on a years-long federal ...

DETROIT — If you live where salt is used to clear the roads of snow and ice, U.S. safety regulators have a message for you: Wash the underside of your car. The message came Wednesday from the National ...

If you live where salt is used to clear the roads of snow and ice, U.S. safety regulators have a message for you: Wash the underside of your car.The message came Wednesday from the National Highway ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. This past week, I replaced rotted-out brake lines under my landlord's $1 Oldsmobile, and let me just say: It was total hell. I wrenched in my ...

Subaru is recalling an estimated 660,238 U.S. vehicles over brake lines prone to fail due to premature corrosion. All affected cars are located in 20 U.S. states that use salt to melt ice on the road ...