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Coronavirus, Your Car and You
Did you know your car has a cabin filter? Be sure to have it checked and changed regularly. While its primary purpose is to keep the air inside the car clean, if it's old and clogged, it can cause dirt to build up in your engine.
Did you know? All cars made after 2002 have a mechanical trunk release cable inside the trunk. Regulations require them glow in the dark and be easy to find and use. Many late-model cars also have a lever to collapse the back seat to access the trunk.
If you want to upgrade the suspension components on your four-wheel drive vehicle, it would be best to have it done professionally. This is because a great deal of know-how is needed for such projects so an amateur DIY attempt isn't wise or safe.
Keeping the radiator fins clear of bugs and other debris helps the engine run cooler and makes it easier to spot problems that may otherwise go unnoticed.
If your car's brakes are constantly squealing, you may want to stop by a garage to have the problem checked out. Chances are, your brake pads or brake rotors are worn so you will need to have them replaced as soon as possible.
If your car's engine just cranks but won't start, the first thing you're going to want to check is if there's any fuel left. If there is, then you may want to have the vehicle professionally serviced because the fault could be anything from a dead sparkplug to a faulty fuel pump.
What do you put into your car's radiator? If it's only water or coolant, you could be headed for trouble. Check the owner's manual and use the proper mix of water and coolant.
Whenever you’re on the road, you should make sure that you keep certain numbers around in case of emergency. These include phone numbers for your ICE (In Case of Emergency) contacts, your home phone number, state highway patrol, police, your insurance company’s number, and the number for your auto club.
Vehicles today are very complex but, did you know that they're somewhat easier to fix? Thanks to onboard computers and specialized scanners, the car or truck can tell the mechanic exactly what's wrong so long, drawn out searches are effectively eliminated.
What is oil viscosity? Oil viscosity refers to how easily oil pours at a specified temperature. Thin oils have lower viscosity (lower number) and pour more easily at low temperatures than thicker oils that have a greater viscosity (higher number).
If your car is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system, all of the components need to be replaced whenever you change the tires to make sure it continues to function as expected.
Did you know that it takes very little water on the road - only 1/12th of an inch - and a speed of 35mph for conditions to be right for hydroplaning? It's better not to use the cruise control under these conditions.
While you may be able to change your car's oil yourself, you may have trouble removing one particular component—the oil filter. Depending on the vehicle's model, this part may be tucked in deep in the engine bay and you will most likely need to have a special filter tool for the job .
When a car is out of alignment, tire treads can start to wear unevenly.
With any electrical problem in a vehicle, the first thing you should do is check the battery and fuses. If you don’t find any issue with them, bring your car in and have us check it.
A modern vehicle is as much a computer as it is a mechanical machine so it can be very difficult to fix. That said, however, the electronic modules used in such vehicles—along with the proper diagnostic tools— allow a tech to resolve issues faster because they can indicate exactly what’s wrong.
For most modern cars, especially for those with aluminum alloy rims, straightening a bent wheel is not recommended as it can contribute to failure or other problems. If the wheel is bent, replacing it is the safest option.
If it sounds like your car's turn signals are blinking too rapidly, it most likely the fuse is about to give out. Fortunately, this is a quick, easy and inexpensive repair.
While there are some things that you can safely repair on your car, you will find that everything else will require professional attention. This is because most of a modern car's systems are incredibly complex and may require the use of special tools that only a commercial shop will have.
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Don't ignore even the smallest crack in your car's windshield as it can quickly grow and cause it to fail. For everyone's safety, have the windshield repaired or replaced immediately.