Wheel fasteners that feel rock solid in the service bay can quietly loosen once you are back at highway speed, which is why ...

I left New York City on Thursday, headed for Los Angeles, knowing that at some point along the way I would need to get a few basic maintenance things done on my Honda Fit. Namely, I had to get a brake ...

When I took my winter tires and wheels off last year, I forgot to mark where they had been – at what corner on the car. How important is proper rotation, front-to-back and side-to-side? Will it damage ...

In our ongoing series of Q&A blog columns, we will highlight common and interesting questions posted to our Car forums, with answers from our automotive experts. Question: Consumer Reports recommends ...

Adding tire rotation to your maintenance routine probably sounds like a nuisance. But even when alignment is kept up to snuff, tires do wear unevenly. Add to this the tendency for parts to wear and ...

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As a car owner, some maintenance tasks need to be performed on schedule every time they’re due. Tire rotations are one of those tasks. At the same time, they’re easy to overlook. If you’re not paying ...

Many automakers recommend that your car’s tires be rotated on the same schedule as its oil changes. In most cases, this means every 7,500 miles or six months, though some automakers have stretched the ...

Many experts recommend retorquing your car's wheels within 100 miles after a tire rotation to ensure that the wheels are ...