Motormouth: How long can fob batteries last?
Q: I have a 2014 Honda and I am curious as to the key fob. The batteries must be at least 10 years old, and it doesn’t look like they...
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Motormouth: What are safety fuel cells?
Q: What makes the gas tank version of a fuel cell different from a common gas tank? Now that there are actually fuel cell powered electric cars being developed, how...
Motormouth: Can I use flex fuel?
Q: What’s with this new eco-friendly gas blend with the yellow handle? Will it harm a non-flex fuel engine? It’s 50 cents cheaper.
Motormouth: Benefits of a gentle stop?
Q: I have come across motorists whose brake lights come on hundreds of feet before a stop light.
Motormouth: Will increase of ethanol in gasoline impact my car?
Q: I live in Illinois.The state is increasing the amount of ethanol in our gasoline from 10% to 15%. I own a 2005 Subaru Forester and my parents have a...
Motormouth: Tire shaving to match tread depth
A: The technique you mention is known as tire shaving. There is only one place that I know of that does this, Tire Rack (tirerack.com). This is not only a...
Motormouth: Squeaky rear brakes
Q: I have a 2017 Toyota RAV4. Each time I back out of the garage, the rear brakes squeal. I took it to a mechanic, who took the brakes apart,...
Motormouth: How to get a new car key fob
Getting locked out of your car can be expensive and time-consuming if you have to wait for assistance to arrive.
Motormouth: How often should I plug in my electric car?
Q: We recently purchased a 2023 EV Hybrid Toyota Rav 4 Prime, and we absolutely love it but have different opinions on how best to charge it.
Motormouth: Can we use that charging station too?
Q: We have a new 2021 Ford Mustang Mach E and have a question regarding remote charging stations. We have noticed many of the charging stations located in shopping center...