Source: Pixabay Unfortunately, while this is not an easy mistake to make, this happens more frequently than you might think. It happens to the best of us. You pull up to a gas station like you always did a hundred times before, but this time, you didn’t pay attention to the type of fuel you’re filling up on. Then, it was too late for you to realize that you had just pumped gallons of diesel fuel into your gas-powered car.

Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash If you’re an avid CoPilot user/reader familiar with the automobile industry, you’ve probably come across the term “crossover.” With this term’s prevalence in numerous auto blogs, you’re likely asking: what is a crossover car? Nowadays, car manufacturers seem to have adopted the design philosophy of “we combine everything” when making vehicles. Through this particular design philosophy comes the birth of the ever-popular crossover segment.

Source: Pixabay Overdrive is a term that sounds like it comes from a space movie. This word goes hand-in-hand with massive rocket ships blasting off into space. Few people know that overdrive is also a term associated with vehicles today. If you’re inexperienced with cars, you might wonder - what is overdrive in a car? If you’re interested in learning more about overdrive, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to learn more about overdrive, when you should use it, how to turn it off, and more.

Whether you’re a seasoned or beginner driver, you’ll notice the different letters on the gear shift when driving an automatic. However, it’s safe to say that not all drivers are familiar with all the letters. Most people know about D for Drive, P for Park, and R for Reverse. Then, certain vehicles will have added modes on the gear shift to activate a particular driving experience. One of the most widespread “extra” modes on a gear shift is the letter S.

Image source Everything seems to be eco-friendly nowadays. Eco is a common word, used in front of many words to signify something better for the environment. Many are unaware that there is an eco-option on many vehicles. This button can be confusing to those who are beginners with vehicles. You might wonder - what does eco mean on a car? If you’re interested in learning more about eco on a car, you’ve come to the right place.

Source: Pixabay The buying or selling of a car can involve an activity known as title jumping. Sometimes called title skipping or floating, it’s the process of transferring vehicle ownership without official acknowledgment by the seller. In other words, possession goes from the previous owner to a new owner without the intermediary owner/seller being recorded in the paperwork. We’ll dive into the details of title jumping momentarily, but this is an excellent time to first review the basics of a vehicle title.

Unibody frame by J.Smith831 — CC-BY-SA-4.0 A search for a new car may uncover two unfamiliar terms about vehicle design: unibody and body-on-frame. What do these mean, and what’s the difference? Read on as we dive into the unibody vs. body-on-frame distinctions. Definitions—Unibody vs. Body-On-Frame Unibody: Unibody construction is how most modern vehicles are manufactured, whereby the frame and body form a single unit. Hence, the unibody name, which is an abbreviation of unitized body or unit body.

Source: Pixabay If you want to get better performance out of your car, one of the easiest ways to improve it is with aerodynamics. One simple car part that can help significantly improve your airflow is an air dam. It is a vertical piece of metal, carbon fiber, plastic, etc., that sits below the grill and extends the front fascia of your car closer to the road to divert air that would normally flow underneath the car to the top of the car.

Photo by Erik Mclean on Unsplash A car title is a vital document involved in the process of legally owning a vehicle. It may be the most critical, as it proves that you have legal ownership of the car. Without the car title, there is little proof that you own it. If you’ve never seen one of these before, you might wonder – what does a car title look like.

Source: Pixabay When there is questionable weather, it can impede your driving. Though other conditions can make you slip and slide, thick fog can impair your visibility and make it difficult to see things in front of you. Still, some things require us to drive, even in unfavorable conditions. With heavy mist or fog, you can use your fog lights but, where can you find them and when should you use them?