Here are 2025's most popular questions and answers from The Journal's Car Doctor column, from rotating tires to oil changes.

In recent N55 and S55 BMW engines, a spun crank hub is a relatively common issue, and it's often caused by downshifts that ...

Your transmission cooler works quietly in the background, but it has a direct say in how long your gearbox lives. By controlling heat, it protects fluid, seals, and internal parts so your car can ...

For decades, General Motors’ C-body underpinned the most prestigious two- and four-door sedans on the road, from Oldsmobile’s ...

Yeah, it turned out otherwise.” After only a few months, the car started overheating. The owner took it to the shop multiple times, each visit spent replacing cooling system components. But it kept ...

DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have lived in a country home for the past 25 years. When we moved here, our only neighbors were wild turkeys, deer and raccoons. Behind our house were 20 acres of woods, which ...

Think your Toyota Highlander is invincible? Think again. Some owners are facing a $10,000 transmission nightmare, but a hidden warranty might save your wallet. Learn how to navigate the "free" ...

A 2025 GMC Sierra owner with just 12,500 miles faces a major transmission failure. The dealer's suggested "weak fix" is a red flag. Read why I think the flush is a stall tactic and what other owners ...

Philip Gelderblom has been writing professionally since the '90s. He has written mainly content on a freelance basis, including about cars, future cars, EVs, hybrids and hydrogen cars, self-driving ...