You can learn much about your vehicle's health by periodically examining its engine oil, coolant, automatic transmission fluid, brake fluid and battery fluid. Read More »
Maintenance
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- Seasonal Maintenance
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- Tires and Wheels
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- Tune Ups
- Vacation Preparation
Choosing the Right Antifreeze/Coolant
I went to buy a couple gallons of antifreeze and found a confusing number of products on the shelf. Which is the the best for your engine? Read More »
Tire Myths Demystified
Separate the facts from the myths about the tires you ride on. Read More »
Balloons for the Road – Advice on Maintaining Tires
Mention balloons and the average person thinks of a party. In the early days of automobiles, the forerunner of the modern tire was often referred to as a "balloon tire." Similarities still exist between "party balloons" and inflatable tires. Motorists may not realize it, but they drive on a cushion of air. Tires alone do not support a vehicle, the air pressure inside them does! Read More »
Rebuilt Vrs. Remanufactured Parts: Especially Engines
There is a significant difference between REBUILT and REMANUFACTURED parts when you are considering a repair for your vehicle. Many people erroneously believe the two terms to be synonymous, where they actually refer to two different processes. Read More »
Automotive Maintenance: Do-It-Yourself-ers vs. Do-It-For-Me-ers
According the to Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), the Do-it-Yourself (DIY) segment of the automotive aftermarket is not shrinking. In fact, the percentage of DIYer households in the United States has remained constant for the past six years. Read More »
Getting the Highest Value On The Resale Of Your Car
So the decision has been made to sell your car. "How do I get the highest value for my car?" -- is a question that resounds throughout the ranks of those selling their chariots on a daily basis. Read More »
Quiz: Car Life Quiz
Could your car keep going forever? Barring a collision, it‰s possible, says the Car Care Council. A quarter million miles or more won‰t make the Guinness Book of World Records, but if your vehicle has passed that milestone it usually means the caretaker is doing something right. Read More »
Used Car Certified Inspection Service Deluges Auto Service Shops
Since the first horseless carriage went on the "pre-owned" market, experts have been asked to assess a vehicle's condition. Inspecting used vehicles for customers is a standard repair shop service, but an upscaled version now is gaining national attention. Read More »
Spring Tune-Up
Ahhh, the smell of spring is in the air -- birds chirping, plants poking through the ground, the sun rising earlier and going down later. What a sensation to go outside and feel the sun on your skin; to not have to put on sos much clothing you look like the "Michelin Man." Yes, you have made it through another winter unscathed. Read More »
