Maintenance Tips 163
How To Properly Inflate Your Tires
Few car maintenance issues are as easy as checking the air pressure on your tires. Neglect this simple procedure, you may be paying more at the gas pump and buying a new set of tires sooner than you think. Most of the time, you don’t even need to have a pressure gauge of your own […]
Do I Need an Oil Change Every 3,000 Miles?
In the everyday person’s quest to save as much money as possible on auto repairs and maintenance without sacrificing the performance of their vehicle, there exists one myth whose time has come for extinction. What’s the myth? That you will need an oil change every 3,000 miles. As a matter of fact, the business that […]
Repair or Replace? How and When to Fix Windshield Cracks
Here’s a sobering fact of life for all car owners – windshield damage is unavoidable. But this doesn’t mean you have to limit your driving for fear a wayward pebble might mark up your otherwise pristine vehicle. You also don’t have to spend hundreds of dollars to replace your windshield. In many cases, you can […]
5 Tips to Keep Your Car Running Smoothly in Summer
Now that you’ve helped your car recover from the ravages of winter, it’s not too early to think about prepping it for summer. After all, just because you don’t have to worry about road salts and subzero temps doesn’t mean your car is in the clear. Hot weather can also do a number on it […]
What Is a Smog and Emissions Test?
It goes by many names, depending on where you are and who you’re talking to: smog checks, emissions tests, dirty-polluter threshold exams. Okay, we made that last one up – but it sounds pretty legitimate, doesn’t it? Whatever you call it – a smog and emissions test is a requirement in almost every state. But […]
Here’s Your Checklist for Spring Car Maintenance
If you think winter is tough on you, imagine what it can do to your car. At least you get a break from the ravages of the cold weather by sleeping indoors at night. Your poor car, on the other hand, has to endure the icy kiss of winter on a nonstop basis. Follow this […]
Why You Need Your Car’s AC in Winter
Did you know that your car’s air conditioning can come in handy during the winter months? No, we’re not talking about your ability to weather a sudden and highly unlikely heat wave in the middle of January. Instead, we’re talking about using your air conditioning unit to stay safe on the road. How does it […]
Why You Need to Wash Your Car in Winter
People don’t usually think to wash their cars in the middle of winter. After all, who’s going to notice if your car could use a wash underneath all that snow and ice melt? The thing is, winter can be one of the most damaging times of year for your car’s exterior. Between road salts marking […]
How to Use Rear Wheel Drive in Snow
Some people swear by rear wheel drive cars, until the weather starts to turn. In ideal conditions, a rear-wheel drive car can give you optimum road performance: your back tires do all of the powering, while your front tires do all of the steering. The problem is, on icy and snowy roads, that can be […]
How to Properly Wash Your Car in the Winter
If you live in a warm state like California, your mechanic probably doesn’t know much about salt residue and the problems that it can cause. If you live in a cold weather state, however, your mechanic can tell you all too well just how bad salt can be. Do yourself a favor and read how […]
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