Photo by Markus Spiske from Pexels The engine in your vehicle gets hot, really, really hot. That’s just one of the natural side effects of using combustion for power. While this makes sense, and the heat is a requirement, engines operate best at certain temperatures. If the engine is too cool it requires more fuel to run, making it inefficient, and if it’s too hot then the components begin to overheat and are damaged over time.

2015 Kia Optima by EurovisionNim — CC BY-SA 4.0 With so many car brands pivoting more towards SUVs and trucks, it can be easy to lose a model with the constant shuffling deck of options. Luckily, Kia’s solid mid-size sedan hasn’t been lost like some car experts predicted. The fourth generation of the Kia Optima provided great cars from 2015 to 2020 with a range of options from the surprisingly well equipped base LX trim, to the sportier, more luxurious SX and SXL trims.

2021 Kia Sorento SX by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 The Kia Sorento is a formidable SUV that has seen a number of changes over the years. Between 2015 and 2021, Kia released three completely different designs for the Sorento— and each one of them has been available in seemingly countless options. If you are in the market for a mid-size crossover/SUV, then you can probably find the perfect one for you nestled in that lineup somewhere.

Source: Pixabay It can be difficult for loved ones to figure out what to do once a person dies away. There are some extra hurdles when it comes to dealing with what the deceased person left behind, in addition to the emotional and mental agony of losing someone. Whether you’re a beneficiary or a family member, you could require some help with getting things transferred officially, including a car. One of the many tedious and time-consuming chores left in the hands of loved ones and beneficiaries is figuring out how to transfer ownership of a car after death.

Image by Thomas Wolter from Pixabay Small but mighty, spark plugs pack far more of a punch than what their size leads you to believe they could. Hard to believe when looking at them, spark plugs are one of the most necessary components when it comes to a healthy, running car. That being said, knowing the signs of bad spark plugs is one of the most important tools any car owner can have in their back pocket.

Photo by Mike from Pexels There are many reasons why you might consider refinancing a car loan. It can be a huge monetary help in the short term, lightening your load and making car payments feel a little bit more doable. But refinancing your vehicle is a major decision that requires careful consideration before you even begin the paperwork. While there are many ways in which a refinance can help you out of a tight spot, it can be all too easy to find yourself paying more money than is necessary and ending up in deep water.

2016 Kia Sorento by EurovisionNim — CC BY-SA 4.0 When Kia introduced the third generation of their three-row Sorento crossover SUV, they wanted to make sure there was one for everyone. Indeed, the 2016 Kia Sorento is available in a whopping 15 different trims. Included in your choices is a 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine, a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, or a beefy 3.3L V6 engine. The 2.4L engine might not be the most powerful option, but you could hardly call any of these engines weak.

Source: Pixabay Windshield wipers are an important part of driving. While they may not be used daily, they’re used often, and are necessary in order to maintain safe driving conditions. With this in mind, it’s obvious that windshield wipers need to be maintained and taken care of. But what if they’re broken? What if one day, they suddenly appeared to be stuck in the upright position? How do you fix windshield wipers that won’t return to their resting position?

2019 Toyota Prius by マダムのおじいちゃん — CC BY-SA 4.0 Most people rest in one of two camps when it comes to hybrid vehicles. Enthusiasts who love their hybrid car swear that they will never return to traditional-gas-engine-only vehicles and believe with all their heart that hybrids are the way of the future. On the other hand, fossil fuel purists argue that you’ll never get the same kind of power and acceleration from a hybrid than you might from a gas-engine truck or car.

Spark Plug by jaimekop — CC BY-ND 2.0 If you drive a gas-powered vehicle or a hybrid, you won’t get very far without spark plugs. And by very far we mean the engine isn’t going to turn over. Spark plugs are an essential ingredient to your car’s drivability because, without them, there is no drive. You may be thinking, “Okay, I get it. No way to avoid these babies, but what about when they fail?