Maintenance

Whenever my battery dies on me, the first thing that goes through my mind is “Why today?” I know I’m not alone in this. No one enjoys being stuck somewhere with a dead battery, even at home. If you’re wondering what the typical life cycle of a car battery is, then it’s about three years. … Read more

Air Conditioning Leaks Leaks aren’t the only potential culprit. Basically put, you might have to get repairs to your car’s air conditioning system when its electrical or mechanical components are the ones that break down. These can include the pulleys, belts, condensers, electric motors, compressors, and evaporator coils. Like anything else mechanical or electrical, they … Read more

1. Don’t Brake Or Accelerate Too Hard When you apply pressure to the gas pedal, fuel flows into the engine. Stepping on the accelerator quickly increases the flow of fuel. One easy way to save is by accelerating more slowly. If you pay attention to the traffic around you, you probably will notice people quickly … Read more

#1- Cool Down the Motor Never try to replace your spark plugs until your engine has completely cooled down. You can find which type of spark plug is perfect for your motor by going online to a site, such as Amazon, that provides you with the right spark plug by entering in your vehicle information … Read more

You may have heard that you can easily fix your radiator on your own. “Just solder the radiator neck or fins…”, “Try this putty or adhesive and the leak will immediately stop!”, or “It is not possible to fix a radiator!”. Now here is the truth, old traditional car radiators were designed fully with metal, … Read more

The best approach for a car that won’t start is to check the battery. Now, you can choose how you want to do this. But if you want the most reliable test, then a load test is recommended. Chances are your local auto parts store or repair shop is going to offer the test without … Read more

Picking a mechanic to handle your vehicle’s preventative maintenance is crucial. Use the following 4 tips to find a good one: 1) Certification And License: Before you hand the keys of your vehicle over to someone you don’t know, you need to ask them about their credentials. How long has this person been in the … Read more

As you use the braking system in your car, over time the brakes tend to wear and tear and as such, they become ineffective and even useless! If you want to keep your braking system performing optimally, it is important to service it. The Components of a Braking System The braking system of your car … Read more

A tune-up usually involves thoroughly checking the engine, to make sure there are no leaks, and that the engine feels right when the engine is running. Below are some benefits of a tune-up, which will help you know ways that a tune-up is going to improve your vehicle. Better Mileage: a tune-up can help in … Read more

Over a million people die every year as a result of car accidents, with over 30 million people getting injured. There is a good chance you know how to avoid collisions and surviving them, but a big part of surviving a car crash is not the things you do, but the protection in place. This … Read more