Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) has announced the winners of its SMP “Women in Auto Care” Scholarship. The inaugural competition has presented two female students with $5,000 each.
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Gas charged shocks improve ride performance by increasing the ability of the fluid in the shocks to do its job, improving the ride on rough roads, and increasing stability when cornering.
If your car's check engine light is illuminated, you will want to find out what is the cause. The cause can vary greatly from minor to major.
An air cabin filter is an important component in any vehicle's heating and cooling system. It helps protect the passengers from contaminants in the air they breathe.
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It is important to replace your brake pads when they begin to show signs that replacements are needed. Delaying replacing brake pads can lead to damage to the rotors.
If your car is misfiring, or simply does not seem to be running as smoothly as it should, the problem may be with the spark plug wires. New ones are inexpensive and easy to replace.
Car batteries are the strong, silent member of the automotive team. They do their job regardless of heat, cold weather and the drivers who demand so much of them. While a battery that allows a car start at the first turn of the key is a joyful thing, it doesn't last forever.
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Have you started to notice that there are streaks when your windshield wipers are operating? This can be a sign that new wiper blades are needed.
Replacing halogen bulbs in your car or truck? Be careful when handling them. The oils on your hands can contaminate the glass and cause the bulbs to fail prematurely. Hold them at the base, use a cloth, or wear gloves.
We're always trying to figure out what the Golden Age of cars was, but the truth is that ever since World War II, we've lived in something of an endless Golden Age.
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A dirty air filter can lower gas mileage and affect the performance of your car’s engine. Choose the right filter for your make and model and replace it yourself. You can knock or rinse the dirt out of the old one and recycle it.
Are your car's tires underinflated? If a car's tires are underinflated, gas mileage for the car can be affected. Underinflated tires cause reduced gas mileage.
The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down in cold, harsh winter weather. The Car Care Council recommends that car owners follow its Fall Car Care Month checklist and inspect their vehicles before the temperatures drop and severe weather hits.
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One of the most important things to monitor on your vehicle would have to be its air filter. This is because an old, dirty and clogged filter will wreak havoc on your engine and cause it to run inefficiently because it is starved for air.
If you're still driving a carbureted car, part of your maintenance routine should be having the carburetor overhauled every now and then. However, as this maintenance procedure is quite complex, only an experienced mechanic should do the job.
No one wants to admit to being a distracted driver, but we’ve all texted, talked and eaten while on the road. The truth about distracted driving is that it doesn’t take much for our attention to be diverted.
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An OBD-II scanner is the device that is used to find out what code or codes are behind an illuminated check engine light.
For all of the technology and complexity of the automobile engine, it all comes down to a little spark. While modern spark plugs are designed to last for tens of thousands of miles, they can break down for the same reasons as other engine parts – dirt, moisture, and driving conditions.
One way to avoid a turkey of a Thanksgiving road trip is to make sure the vehicle you will be driving is running well. A 10-minute pre-trip check is a quick and easy way to help avoid the inconvenience of a breakdown many miles away from home, says the non-profit Car Care Council.
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Here are a few words of wisdom from racing great Dale Earnhardt: "It's a never ending battle of making your cars better and also trying to be better yourself."
Shifting delays that feel like they come from underneath the car may mean a transmission problem. It could be the modulator valve, the transmission fluid, the shift linkage, or something inside the transmission.
Longer days during summer months make dreams of long road trips finally realizable. While long drives get you where you are going, they can be fatiguing.
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If you fill your tank with gas and the "Check Engine" light comes on after you start driving again, it may be that the gas cap is not properly tightened. Pull over in a safe spot and give it an extra few twists.
Tire rotation balances your tires and helps them wear evenly. This extends the overall life of the set of tires and is also an opportunity to check brake pads.
It is a shield based on the Koenigsegg family's own coat of arms since the 12th century. The phantom insignia on the Koenigsegg logo is a tribute to the Swedish air force squadron that operates out of the airbase where Koenigsegg's factory is also located (they use the ghost as their emblem).
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Maintaining the body of your vehicle is also important. Waxing your vehicle regularly can help to maintain the condition of the paint. It is recommended that waxing be completed at least twice a year.
Are you in a power struggle with your steering wheel? The first thing to check is the power steering fluid. If it’s too low, top it off. Be careful though, because adding too much can cause a whole different set of problems.
Although it needn't be changed as frequently as your car’s fuel, oil, or air filters, transmissions do have filters that remove gunk, dirt, and contaminants from the transmission fluid. When the filter is clogged or dirty replace it before performance is compromised.
Did you know that auto maintenance isn't just about the mechanical aspects? It also covers the paint job as well as the interior of the vehicle, so it might be a good idea to have the car detailed periodically to keep it looking fresh and new.
