Phoenix Systems has launched BrakeShot, a new brake fluid additive designed to fight corrosion induced by the harmful effects of copper. DOT approved and specifically formulated to retard copper ...

Sudden brake failure is, fortunately, a fairly rare occurrence. When it happens, it’s usually due to catastrophic loss of brake fluid. As I wrote about here, every car sold in the United States since ...

Honda is recalling more than 70,000 US vehicles over a loss of brake function, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury, auto safety regulators said Wednesday. The recall includes certain ...

Imagine getting up in the morning for that road trip that you have planned for weeks only to start your car and see your brake light show up on the dashboard. It might be tempting to think that angry ...

CarComplaints reports that a lawsuit has been filed against GM related to brake master cylinder failures in recent midsize trucks and crossovers. The lawsuit includes “all persons or entities who ...

Check transmission fluid level and condition monthly on automatic transmissions. The fluid should be bright red and free of burnt odors. Dark, burnt-smelling fluid indicates overheating or internal ...

Ford is recalling 500,000 vehicles over an issue that can cause two different car models to leak brake fluid, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A hose in the ...

The Ford logo is seen above the entrance to the Ford Motor Company Kentucky Truck Plant on April 30, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. Ford Motor is recalling 52,547 vehicles in Canada and nearly 500,000 ...

When you press on your vehicle's brake pedal, it's brake fluid that does the work. Your leg action moves a plunger in the brake master cylinder that pumps brake fluid through the brake lines and out ...

Okay, consider this your intervention. You're hovering in the auto parts store, a single bead of sweat tracing a path of existential dread down your face, staring at two bottles: DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake ...

Another day, another Ford recall; this time the automaker is recalling thousands of vehicles for a dangerous braking issue. In Canada, Transport Canada lists 13,875 trucks and SUVs as being affected, ...