Q–I have a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, with the 7.4-liter engine. The vehicle runs great at all speeds and has 96,000 miles on it. My problem is in the starting. Half the time, it will start with 1/4 ...

The first task in changing a flat is to remove the wheel cover or hubcap on the injured tire. The following steps tell you how: 1. If your car has a standard wheel cover or hubcap, use a screwdriver ...

If you’re like everyone else, you’ve tightened the lug nuts on your car without using a torque wrench. You’re an “all the muscle you can put into it” kind of guy, and now you’re staring at a broken ...

My problem is that my lug nuts have some kind of cover on them. And the covers are turning instead of the lug nuts themselves. How do I get the lug nuts off? — Sidney Ah, the scourge of decorative ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I was on my way to work today, and the right front wheel fell off my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee. All five of the studs were sheared off, and I could not find any of the studs or lug ...

The problem: The lug nut studs may rust. Vehicles affected by service bulletin: See More Service Bulletins Corrective action: Dealers will replace the lug nut studs with new studs with caps to ward ...

Jeff Majchrzak’s voice was equal parts frustration and amusement. “I’ve got swollen lug nuts,” the retired Detroit firefighter said in his voicemail. “Seriously. I don’t know what to do.” I shushed my ...