Car Maintenance Fixes from June 2025

When your car maintenance, the routine checks and repairs that keep your vehicle running safely and efficiently. Also known as vehicle upkeep, it's not about fancy tools or expensive visits—it's about catching small problems before they turn into roadside disasters. A failing radiator, the component that cools your engine by circulating coolant through tubes and fins. Also known as engine cooler, it can make your car overheat in minutes. You might hear a gurgling noise, see coolant on the ground, or notice the temperature gauge creeping up. Ignoring it doesn’t just risk your engine—it can leave you stranded in traffic. That’s why we broke down what causes radiator failure, what it sounds like, and when replacement is smarter than repair.

Then there’s the brake pads, the friction material that presses against rotors to slow or stop your car. Also known as brake linings, they wear out faster than you think. If you hear squealing, feel vibration when braking, or notice your car takes longer to stop, you’re not imagining it. We covered how to spot worn pads early, how long rotors last, and why replacing just one part of your brake system can be a dangerous shortcut. And if you’re wondering how often you really need to change them, the answer isn’t 30,000 miles—it’s whatever your driving habits and roads demand.

Clutch life? It’s not just about mileage. How you drive—riding the pedal, slipping the clutch, or shifting too fast—can kill it in under 50,000 miles. We laid out what’s inside a clutch kit, what the real cost looks like, and how to tell if yours is dying before you get stuck in traffic. And if your check engine light comes on with codes like P0171 or P0087, it might not be your fuel filter—it could be your fuel pump, the device that pushes gasoline from the tank to the engine. Also known as fuel delivery system, it failing silently. We showed you the exact codes that pop up, what symptoms to watch for, and what to check before you spend $600 on a new one.

And yes, we talked about shocks vs. struts, why swapping one without the other can mess up your ride, and how to avoid getting overcharged. We even covered exhaust legality—because going loud isn’t worth a ticket if you don’t know the rules.

Everything here is from real车主 experiences, not theory. No guesswork. No marketing fluff. Just what you need to know to fix your car, save money, and stay safe on the road. Below are the full guides—each one answers a question someone actually asked.