Camshafts and superchargers are good fun on the off-chance you get to open things up, but the fact is, you spend most of your time driving in traffic. Why not spend your money on something you can enjoy all the time?

Although most of you reading this article probably drive your vehicle daily, not everyone knows how the different systems of the engine work. On the other hand, If you are a car enthusiast or an at-home mechanic you are better informed about the complex systems.

Summer is here, and if you don’t already have vacation plans, it can be a fantastic time to work on your car. Whether you’re planning a total engine rebuild, some basic maintenance or something in between, here are a few reasons why you should work on your vehicle during the sunny season.

Your Facebook feed probably contains plenty of action-cam footage of everything from downhill skiers to walking the streets of the big city, but you rarely see someone post a video taken by a dash camera.

There’s nothing quite like sitting behind the wheel of a classic car and feeling the power under the hood as you speed down the highway.

Once you’ve poured a ton of money and time into your car, it’s only natural to want to show it off to other car lovers. However, that isn’t as easy as snapping a few pictures with your phone and calling it a day. A lot of thought and preparation goes into showcasing a car.

Drivers of the world, you know who you are.

Every so often, you spot one. The glorified crapcan, replete with bumper stickers no self-respecting human would choose to display on a vehicle of status and “wash me” engraved in its protective layer of dust.

What do you do if your car’s check engine light turns on? Today, you’ll usually take the vehicle to your mechanic or your local AutoZone and have them plug it into a code reader. From there, the codes that you see will usually tell you what’s wrong with your car and what you need to replace.

So, you’ve decided to dive into your first automotive repair project. You saddled up and ordered that new oil filter or thermostat after doing your homework and confirming that what you’re attempting doesn’t require a master mechanic certificate.