Auto Fun Survival Kit: A Week of Car-Inspired Activities for Families Stuck at Home
Are the kids (and maybe adults) in your family getting antsy at home? There’s plenty you can do together to make staying in fun! Every week, the team at CarParts.com...Read more
Coronavirus Travel Restrictions Within the US: Is Interstate Travel Allowed?
Updated on April 6, 2020 There are over 360,000 known cases and more than 10,000 fatalities from COVID-19 in the USA at the time of writing—and the numbers are growing...Read more
10 Ways to Make Your Car More Eco-Friendly
It might be hard to find a silver lining in the situation our world is facing today, but here’s some good news: since social distancing and stay-at-home orders have been...Read more
What are the Best Catalytic Converters?
A lot of people doubt the importance of replacing a bad catalytic converter. Many car owners are also not that eager to replace their faulty catalytic converters because replacement could...Read more
How to Clean & Disinfect Your Car’s Interior During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, you probably only cleaned your car’s interior a couple of times a year. But now, if you're like most people, you're hyper-vigilant about disinfecting every inch...Read more
PSA: Tips for Storing Your Vehicle During COVID-19
Many states and large cities have now implemented shelter-in-place orders to help curb the COVID-19 outbreak—meaning everyone has to stay home. And while there are exceptions to this mandate, such...Read more
Best Shocks for Lifted Trucks
Shock absorbers ensure a smooth ride for any car that roams the roads. They are even more critical to trucks that often go off-roading for recreation or work. They may...Read more
Volkswagen Joins COVID-19 Fight With Medical Gear Production
Volkswagen is joining the nationwide efforts to combat the spread of the coronavirus in the United States by manufacturing much-needed medical gear for health care workers deployed on the front...Read more
Study Says More Americans Considering Getting a Jeep
While a significant amount of the United States' population is on self-quarantine due to the spread of the coronavirus, some research groups are taking the opportunity to survey consumers on...Read more
Car Brands Update Logos to Promote Social Distancing
In light of the World Health Organization's recommendation for cities and states to practice social distancing, several automakers took it upon themselves to promote the measure in their own way....Read more
New Details on the 2021 Kia Sorento
New information about the redesigned Kia Sorento recently emerged, as the company prepares for its arrival in Europe and the United States. The mid-size SUV that's coming to the U.S....Read more
Ford Partners with General Electric for Ventilator Production
Ford and General Electric Healthcare are teaming up in an effort to help address the intensifying coronavirus concerns in the United States by building 50,000 ventilators to be distributed to...Read more
Toyota to Make Masks, Face Shields in North America
Toyota is joining the growing list of automakers stepping up in the fight against COVID-19 in the United States. The Japanese automaker said it is ready to begin production of...Read more
P0141 Code: Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 2)
There are around 11,000 different trouble codes in the most recent OBD-II index. So what makes the P0141 code stand out from the rest? This article will cover the details,...Read more
P0011 Code: “A” Camshaft Timing Over Advanced (Bank 1)
The P0011 is a generic OBD-II code, which means it is common across all manufacturers. But more specifically, this specific fault code can be triggered in vehicles with variable camshaft...Read more
P0340 Code: Camshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit Malfunction
A P0340 error code can be a serious issue that requires immediate attention, as the underlying cause can lead to engine damage the longer you continue to use the vehicle....Read more
P0441 Code: Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow
If the Check Engine Light is illuminated on your dashboard and your OBD-II scanner shows a P0441 trouble code, this means that there’s a problem with your EVAP system—or more...Read more
P0455 Code: Evaporative Emission System Large Leak Detected
If the Check Engine Light is illuminated and it’s triggering a P0455 code on your OBD-II scan tool, you may be looking at a gas cap issue. But that’s certainly...Read more
P0446 Code: Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Malfunction
OBD-II codes help you find out what is wrong with your vehicle—but if you don’t know what a specific code means, how can you address the issue? If you’re getting...Read more
P0174 Code: System Too Lean (Cylinder Bank 2)
While the P0174 OBD-II trouble code is not manufacturer-specific and is considered a generic powertrain code, it can be more common in certain car makes than others. More specifically, a...Read more
Symptoms of a Bad Power Steering Pump
An average vehicle weighs about 2,900 pounds. That, of course, will vary depending on what type of vehicle you’re driving. On average, a midsize car can weigh up to 3,400...Read more
