Need the right number, not a vague answer? This section covers the car specs drivers look up most often, including oil capacity, tire pressure, lug nut torque, battery size, wiper blade size, and other everyday reference data. The goal is simple: fast, clear, model-focused information you can actually use.
AEB specs by model: activation speed thresholds, sensor types, pedestrian detection ceilings, and IIHS ratings for Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Ford, Hyundai, Volvo, Mercedes, Tesla, and GM.
VLT is the percentage of light that passes through tinted glass. Front side window minimums range from 24% to 70% depending on state. Combined film plus factory glass must meet the limit.
Camper battery specs compared: AGM vs LiFePO4, 100Ah vs 200Ah, usable capacity, charging compatibility, and what actually goes wrong with camper battery setups.
Bolt pattern determines which wheels physically fit your car. Get it wrong and the wheel seats crooked or strips the hub. Here’s how to measure yours.
Wrong transmission fluid damages a gearbox over time. Here’s how to find the exact spec your car requires, not just whatever ATF grade is on the shelf.
OAT, HOAT, and IAT coolants are not interchangeable. Mixing types causes gel deposits that clog the system. Here is which one your engine actually needs.
0W-20, 5W-30, or 10W-40 isn’t a suggestion, it’s an engineering spec. Wrong viscosity in a modern engine raises wear and drops fuel economy by 1-2%.
Spark plug gap affects combustion, fuel economy, and cold starts. New plugs sometimes ship at the wrong gap. Here’s how to check and set the correct spec.
Driver and passenger wipers are usually different lengths on the same car. Using the wrong size leaves a gap or skips. Here’s how to find the right spec.
Under-torqued lug nuts loosen while driving. Over-torqued ones warp rotors and snap studs. Both are avoidable with the right spec and a torque wrench.