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Hot Weather The True Culprit Behind Car-Battery Trouble
Summer is the season for major car- battery problems. Heat, not cold, shortens battery life, says the Car Care Council. Read More »
Fuel Saving Tips
Many Americans will take driving vacations this year. In light of the higher gasoline prices this year some gas-saving maintenance and driving tips are in order. Read More »
Summer Tire Checklist
Article about maintaining tires during hot summer weather. Read More »
BTS Survey Finds 2.3 Million Americans Dispose of Motor Oil Improperly
One out of 20 people who change their own motor oil ? or 2.3 million people ? use disposal methods that could harm the environment, according to a survey by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). Read More »
Book Review of the “The Greaseless Guide To Car Care”
"The Greaseless Guide to Car Care" is intended to pass on my learning experience, sans paint fumes, with the hope that knowing the basics about cars will help you to open the door to car care confidence as it has done for me. Read More »
The Lady Mechanic’s TOTAL CAR CARE FOR THE CLUELESS
With clear, easy-to-follow instructions and explanations, Ren shows how to keep a car in top condition, and how to cope with most types of car problems. Read More »
Don’t Procrastinate on Pre-Vacation Automotive Check Up
Many motorists simply never get around to maintaining or repairing their automobiles. With vacation time upon us, that's scary news. Read More »
Summer Tire Checklist
Tire care is especially critical in warm weather because long trips, heavy loads, higher speeds and higher temperatures all put additional stress on tires. Read More »
Automatic Transmissions
An automatic transmission is nothing more than a giant hydraulic pump that internally lubricates itself, cools itself, and, ultimately, through application of a series of gears, clutches, and internal "hard parts," propels the car forward. Read More »
