How often should you rotate your tires? About every 5,000 miles, according to experts. It will prevent uneven wear and make the vehicle handle more smoothly - and safely - and extend the life of the tires.
Change the transmission fluid in your car according to the manufacturer's recommendations. When you do, consider a system flush rather than a simple fluid change to clean out dirty fluid from the torque converter.
"Car designers are just going to have to come up with an automobile that outlasts the payments." - Erma Bombeck
If your car is constantly overheating, this obviously means that there's something wrong with the cooling system. However, the issue could be one of many things like a broken water pump, leaky radiator hoses or even a blocked radiator so you're going to want to have a mechanic check things out.
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.
When washing your vehicle, it's important to use separate buckets for washing and rinsing. This helps to reduce the chances of dirt scratching the paint.
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Why is my car being a jerk? If you car is jerking while you are driving, it may indicate a fuel pump problem. When the fuel pump fails your car won't start, and repeated tries will drain your battery. Get thee to a mechanic.
Safety tip: Do you have an emergency road kit? Does in contain road flares and reflective triangles so that should your car become disabled at night, other drivers can see you?
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.
Adding coolant to your car? Make sure it's been properly mixed according to the owner’s manual. Adding an unmixed coolant will damage the radiator, the rest of the cooling system, and it won't cool properly. Instead of guessing, let us take care of this for you.
Diesel engines tend to run much hotter than gasoline engines. Because of that, have the cooling system checked regularly and make sure all scheduled maintenance is performed.
Have the cabin filter checked and changed regularly. Though its primary purpose is to keep the air inside the car clean, if it is old or clogged it can cause dirt to build up on your engine.
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If you turn the ignition key of your car and all you hear is a clunk, you may have a bad battery. However, if the one you have installed is fairly new and the vehicle is used often, then you may have a charging issue which is something that will require professional repair.
How many car parts do you suppose there are on a single vehicle? Would you believe there are 30,000? Would you believe 80% of those are recyclable?
When reading the label on an oil container, do you know what the "W" means? Nope, not weight. It stands for winter, and refers to its viscosity in cold temperatures.
Regular brake inspection of your vehicle is essential for your safety on the road. Our skilled technicians can perform all the required maintenance repairs of your car’s braking system according to manufacturer specifications.
If tinkering with engines isn’t really something that you do, it would be a good idea to lay off any DIY repairs. More often than not, faults are far more complicated than what an online video might suggest so the best thing to do is to let an experienced mechanic pinpoint the issue.
The transmission fluid must be changed once for every three engine oil changes. This is important to ensure the optimum performance of your vehicle and long service life.
If the pressure diminishes when you step on the brakes, or the pedal goes all the way to the floor, it could be a problem with the master cylinder. Have it checked and repaired to prevent a safety hazard.
A rotten egg or sulfur odor coming from the engine exhaust could indicate several things. It may be the oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, PCV valve, ignition timing, or some other issue. It is an easily diagnosed problem.
While replacing a faulty part on your vehicle may seem straightforward, this isn’t always the case. More often than not, a lot of other parts will need to be removed before you get to the target component so it would be advisable to have an experienced mechanic take on the task.
Do you know that after any suspension or chassis work, performing an alignment is a requirement? Your vehicle may be unsafe to drive without this.