Tire tread is really the only contact to terra firma that we have in our vehicles, so choice of rubber compound, carcass design and tread pattern play a big part in off-road performance. However, it’s ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. Every single car has valve stem caps, but let’s be honest—they’re all really boring. In fact, most cars come with ...

Fittings such as these, for connecting a compressed air line to the spark plug hole for valve support, are available at most auto parts stores. Occasionally it is necessary or desirable to inspect or ...

One potential problem when repairing a water shut-off valve leak is that the pressure you put on the packing nut to turn it can cause leaks in other parts of the valve or in the pipe connections.

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (June 19, 2001)—Like Rodney Dangerfield, the lowly tire valve stem just doesn't seem to get any respect. It's a piece of hardware that is usually taken for granted and readily ...

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