Car Maintenance in May 2025: Exhaust, Brakes, Clutch, and Radiator Guides
When it comes to keeping your car running without costly surprises, car maintenance, the routine checks and repairs that keep vehicles safe and efficient. Also known as vehicle upkeep, it's not about following a calendar—it's about knowing what’s actually wrong and fixing it before it breaks. In May 2025, our most-read posts dug into the real problems drivers face: a failing fuel pump, a cracked radiator, worn brake pads, or an exhaust that sounds like a lawnmower. These aren’t theoretical issues—they’re the things that leave you stranded on the side of the road or paying twice as much because you waited too long.
One big theme? exhaust size, the diameter of the pipe that carries engine gases out, which directly affects power and sound. Get it wrong, and you lose torque. Get it right, and your 200 hp engine finally sounds and performs like it should. Then there’s brake pads, the friction material that stops your car, with front and rear pads wearing at different rates. Most people don’t know which set is worn out until they hear grinding—by then, it’s too late. And when your clutch, the component that connects the engine to the transmission. starts slipping, should you drive it? The answer is almost always no. We broke down what a full clutch kit includes, why it’s not just a single part, and how to avoid being upsold. Meanwhile, radiator repair, fixing or replacing the cooling system component that prevents engine overheating. came up again and again. People were trying glue, epoxy, or temporary sealants—most of which fail under pressure. We showed what actually lasts, and when it’s smarter to just replace it.
These aren’t random fixes. They’re the core issues that show up in garages and driveways every spring. Whether you’re a weekend tinkerer or someone who just wants to avoid a tow truck bill, the posts from May 2025 give you the facts—no fluff, no hype. You’ll learn how to test a fuel pump with a multimeter, why mixing old and new tires is risky, and how to tell if your radiator is dying from corrosion or a simple leak. No mechanic jargon. No sales pitches. Just what works.
Below, you’ll find the full collection of guides from that month—each one written by someone who’s been there, done that, and didn’t want to pay for the mistake again. Pick the problem you’re facing, and find the fix that actually sticks.
