While there is no sure way to detect vehicle flood damage in every case, here are 10 inspection tips that may be used to detect significant water damage. Read More »
Maintenance
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- Tune Ups
- Vacation Preparation
Don’t Forget Your Timing Belt or Chain
Today, most engines feature either a single overhead camshaft (SOHC) or, more likely, a double overhead camshaft (DOHC). In a SOHC engine, the camshaft is located directly above the valves in the cylinder head and act directly in the valve stems to open and close the valves. The camshaft is driven by the crankshaft using a long rubber belt or steel chain. Read More »
Cramming for Your Smog Test
Many states now require "dynamic" smog tests that require the vehicle to be tested while running on a dynamometer. Read More »
Jump Start Systems
Some of Jump Start Systems on the market today. Read More »
Taking Care of Those Expensive Wheels
You're washing your vehicle and those alloy wheels, you spent almost a thousand dollars on, look terrible. They are scratched and peeling, or maybe even bent and cracked. Can they be restored, or must they be replaced? Read More »
Checking Out Your Battery
Checking your battery before you start out on that next trip can save you lots of grief on the road. Checking here means a bit more than just peeking into the filler holes to see if there is sufficient water. Read More »
Dunlop Tires ‘Tune Into’ Supercharged ‘Tuner’ European Cars
Luxury vehicle builders are increasingly specifying Dunlop to outfit supercharged versions of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz sports cars. Dunlop today said it's making gains on high- profile "tuner" vehicles. Read More »
Beat the Heat With AutoZone’s Summer Car Care Tips
MEMPHIS, Tennnessee — This time of year finds many Americans enjoying a summer vacation; but that doesn’t mean it’s time to take a vacation from regular car maintenance. In fact, neglecting your vehicle during the extreme summer weather could be costly. Follow these simple tips to help keep your car on the road this season. Check the coolant level and ... Read More »
Restore That New-Car Look
Your car says a lot about you. That's why many hard-core car enthusiasts would think nothing of spending an entire afternoon -- or even an entire weekend -- detailing their vehicles. Read More »
Fuel Injectors Need TLC Too
Fuel injection and computerized engine management systems have not only given us less emissions, and more mpgs, they have also vastly improved drivability. Drivability refers to engine performance problems, or hopefully the lack thereof, such as stalling, hesitation, rough idling, poor fuel economy, and hard starting. Read More »
