Vehicle Organization: Simple Hacks to Declutter Your Ride
Vehicle organization won’t be a huge and recurring nightmare if you follow some simple rules of compartmentalization.
How Many Volts Is a Car Battery?
How many volts is a car battery? Learn how voltage, battery load and operating power determine a battery’s effectiveness.
Mold in the Air Conditioner: How Serious Is It?
Mold in the air conditioner is just one of many smells you may detect inside your car.
How to Use Brake Parts Cleaner The Right Way
A brake parts cleaner should be used to clean your wheels. Here’s how to use it correctly to lengthen the life of your car’s brake parts.
Fuel Choices: A Look At The Pros and Cons of Driving On Diesel Fuel
Diesel is a petroleum-based fuel, derived from the same crude oil as gasoline. When distilled, the lighter fuel becomes gasoline and the heavier fuel is made into diesel. Because diesel is denser than gasoline, it provides more energy, or specifically better fuel economy, per gallon. But it does also have some drawbacks…
How to Spring-Clean Your Car
The sun is finally shining, meaning it’s time to spring-clean your car. Winter is hard on a car, and a good cleaning makes it look good as new inside and out. Also, a nice bath helps your car last longer by removing the winter buildup on paint and interior fabrics. It doesn’t take long to do the job and, once it’s done, you’ll have months of summertime weather to enjoy. Here’s how to spring-clean your car…
Driving on Dirt Roads and Other Adventures
Driving on dirt roads and other out-of-the-ordinary adventures can punish your vehicle. How to prepare to take on the road less traveled.
Bug Off: How to Clean Bugs Off Your Car
How to clean bugs off your car and tips on how to prevent future bug buildup.
The Nose Knows: Odd Car Smells and What They Mean
Your nose is an effective detective. When chemical molecules are released, smells enter your nose, dissolve within a mucous membrane and are immediately transferred to your brain to decipher. However, not all odors are easily interpreted, including certain odd car smells that could signal an even greater problem…
Cold Weather Car Battery Tips and Tricks To Keep You Moving
Car batteries must work harder in cold weather to turn your engine. The lower the ambient temperature, the greater the internal resistance along with a corresponding reduction in battery capacity. Thus, at zero degrees Fahrenheit, your car’s battery may operate at only half…