Drive Smart Blog

Day after day of heat and ultraviolet light takes a real toll on paint, interior, and trim. A little protection keeps your car holding its value.

Size, load index, speed rating, and the date code. Tires age even when barely used, so an old tire with plenty of tread can still be unsafe.

Sweet and syrupy means coolant. Rotten eggs points at the catalytic converter. Smells show up early, giving you a chance to act.

The color and location of the fluid tell you a lot. Learning to read those clues helps you know how urgent the situation really is.

Your owner’s manual has two maintenance schedules. One is for normal driving. The other is for severe service. Most people assume they fall into the