Most people are familiar with the benefits of protecting a vehicle's engine and interior parts from harsh winter conditions, but what about the paint? Read More »
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How To Store Spare Tires
Many motorists live in regions where two sets of tires are needed, snow tires and regular tires. This means one set has to be stored. Here are some tips to prevent the stored tires from being damaged while sitting idle. Read More »
PriorityStart! Don’t Get Stranded By a Dead Battery
It has happened to most of us at sometime. You parked your car only to come back a few hours later to a dead battery. You had left your lights on. Now, you have to get a jump start. Read More »
Winter Weather Tips: Don’t Get Your Car Stuck Before It Gets Started
"NASCAR(R) drivers have it easy when it comes to driving conditions," says Mark Salem, NASCAR's "Performance Pit Crew Chief." "They only race in warm weather. But regular folks like you and me don't have that luxury. We often have to get our vehicles started in very cold temperatures, and we don't have pit crews to help us out if things go wrong. Read More »
Cool Runnin’
TV ads for sports beverages that are formulated to keep your body properly hydrated, while restoring vitamins and minerals that you need to perform properly under hot and demanding conditions, should serve as a reminder that your car is much like the body of a world-class athlete. When sufficiently fueled and fortified with the proper fluids; your car, truck or SUV should get you from the starting block to the finish line, without working up a sweat or stopping for a breather along the way. Read More »
NAPA Says Motorists Will Be Thankful They Took Time to Prepare Vehicles for Winter
As the first blasts of cold air warn of the coming winter, NAPA AUTO PARTS recommends that motorists winterize their vehicles before they set out on holiday road trips. Falling temperatures place extra stress on cars and trucks, causing the air pressure in tires to drop, batteries to lose their power and fluids to freeze. Read More »
Hot Starts on Cold Days
Turn the ignition key on today's engines with computerized engine management systems and electronic fuel injection, and go. No need to even warm up the engine. Most of the younger generation don't know what it is to "pump the gas" and a choke is as foreign as a telephone with a rotary dial. However, even modern engines can fail to start when the temperature dips to sub-zero levels. Read More »
Keeping Trailer Wheel Bearings Going Round And Round
Repacking wheel bearings on modern trucks, SUVs and RVs might be beyond the capabilities of many do-it-yourselfers mainly because it usually involves disassembly and assembly of sophisticated disc brake systems. In comparison, repacking of wheel bearing on trailers is relatively easy. Read More »
Change Your Clocks, Change Your Wiper Blades on October 30, 2005
It's that time of year again "“ cooler weather, less sunlight, and Fall Daylight Savings. In remembering to change the clocks back on October 30, drivers are encouraged to also change their wiper blades. Many drivers procrastinate when it comes to changing the wiper blades on their vehicles, but the American Optometric Association reports that 90 percent of driving decisions are based on visibility. Read More »
Vehicle Prep for Daylight Savings Time
Proper vehicle lighting will be vital to safety when daylight-savings time ends on October 30. To prepare for fewer hours of daylight and the extra hours of darkness, the Car Care Council encourages motorists to take a few minutes to inspect their vehicles to ensure that all of the lights are working properly. Read More »
