Routine maintenance is the key to keeping your car up and running for years. High-mileage vehicles (vehicles over 100,000 miles) need extra care and often require a little more attention. The old rule used to be that an oil change should take place every 3,000 miles. Many vehicles – even high-mileage vehicles – now need [...]
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If you’re car-dependent and clueless about what goes on under the hood of your car, you’re not alone. Many car owners know very little about how their car engine functions, and think it’s too complicated to understand. While having a high-level understanding may require a lot of study, learning the basics of a standard engine [...]
Besides sticking to your regular maintenance schedule, it’s possible to avoid costly repairs by just driving your car responsibly. Most of the tips we’re about to post should be common sense, yet many people ignore them every time they get behind the wheel. With just a little bit of forethought, you can drive your car [...]
Flat tires are the worse – no one will argue about that. They always happen at the worst possible time and are guaranteed to ruin your day. Incredibly, many drivers don’t know how to change a flat – but that’s not what we’re here to talk about today. We’re going to list out some tips [...]
You’ve spent thousands of dollars on your car… doesn’t it make sense to take care of it? It’s pretty amazing how many Americans ignore simple vehicle maintenance, especially considering that a car is usually the second biggest purchase a person makes behind a house. Drivers ignore simple maintenance and don’t even think about servicing their [...]
Car batteries are expensive and always seem to die at the most inconvenient time possible. With proper care and maintenance, you can help your car battery last much longer, saving you money and the inconvenience of calling your friend who has a set a jumper cables. Follow these 6 easy tips and you’ll squeeze as [...]
Many of our customers ask us about oil changes – most drivers don’t know much about them. Whether you ask your friends or family or you ask a mechanic, you’ll get a different recommendation every time. There’s all sorts of contradictory information out there, both word-of-mouth and online. Here’s a list of the top oil [...]
It’s Valentine’s Day, and you’re probably planning a heartfelt gift for that special someone in your life – but don’t forget about your car. Your car needs love and attention, just like your special sweetheart. If you want your car or truck to run smoothly for years to come, you’ve got to shower it with [...]
One of the easiest do-it-yourself car maintenance tasks is checking your oil. Surprisingly, many drivers don’t know how to check their oil and simply rely on the 3 month/3,000 mile change schedule myth. Most modern cars can go much longer between oil changes, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be checking your oil regularly. [...]
One of the most basic car maintenance tips that everyone should know is how to jump start a dead battery. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people have no idea how to jump a car and end up calling someone else to help whenever they end up with a dead battery. It’s actually a very simple [...]