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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 […]
Is Premium Gas Worth It?
There’s an old saying we’ve all heard before: “You get what you pay for.” It makes all kinds of sense, right? If you buy an imitation smartphone or a cheap pair of running shoes, you don’t expect to get the same life out of them as you would have if you’d paid more for the […]
7 Essential Items to Pack for Your Summer Road Trip
Spring has sprung, and that can only mean one thing: summer’s rapidly on its way. For many, this means the start of an exciting season spent road tripping from one end of the country to the other or to abutting states. If you’re planning a summer road trip, be sure to pack the following 7 […]
What Your Car Dashboard Symbols Mean
Ever been confused by your car dashboard symbols? You’re not alone. They’re not always the easiest or most intuitive things in the world to understand, especially for those of us with little experience fixing cars. Usually, your best option is to pull out your vehicle owner’s manual, which will tell you what each light means […]
How to Protect and Clean Car Leather – Keep It Looking Pristine
Leather interiors are cool and expensive. But they’re also fragile. Anyone who’s ever owned a leather jacket or driven a car with a leather interior knows this to be true. If you don’t take measures to protect your leather from the elements and from natural wear and tear, things could get ugly in a hurry. […]
Proper Etiquette for Filling Up Your Gas Tank
If you’re already a pro at filling up your own gas tank, you’re probably wondering “Who doesn’t know how to pump their own gas?” The fact is, there are some states – like Oregon and New Jersey – where it’s actually illegal for you to pump your own gas. Some nutty rules about lowering gas […]
How to Refill Your Windshield Wiper Fluid
Refilling your car’s windshield wiper fluid reservoir is about as easy as filling up your gas tank. It’s even more convenient than pumping gas, considering you can do it right in your garage or driveway. Just follow the 5 steps below. How to Add Windshield Washer Fluid – 5 Steps: Buy Fluid You can pick […]
How to Check Your Car’s Coolant Level
How to Check Your Car’s Coolant Level Keeping your engine coolant reservoir at manufacturer recommended levels is critical to your car’s operation. Without the right amount of coolant, your engine can overheat, leaving you stranded by the side of the road and stuck with a totally unnecessary towing bill – not to mention, a potentially […]
Top Problems Women Face When Going to the Mechanic
I think almost everybody faces some element of anxiety when they visit their auto mechanic. But after talking with many female friends, coworkers, and family members of mine, it seemed like their anxiety rode a little higher. So I wanted to get it down on paper – well, internet paper – what some of their […]
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