4 Car Maintenance Tips for Summer Convertible Fun
Taking care of your convertible’s top should be high on your list of car maintenance tips for summer. Here’s how to do it.
Overheating Engine? Here’s Why and What to do About it
Engines get so hot under normal driving conditions that there is an entire system dedicated to cooling them down. That’s because an engine overheating will cause problems and even complete engine failure. Instead of shelling out thousands of dollars and enduring a ton of stress…
New Technology: The Case for 3D-Printed Car Parts
3D-printed parts for cars are becoming a reality, as GM and Ford race to bring their technology to market.
Evolving Modern Engines Change the Maintenance Equation
The internal combustion engine is going strong after nearly 150 years. Lenoir, Otto and Benz, pioneers of engines and automobiles, would be astonished to see where their creations have gone. The evolution of modern engines has been nothing short of amazing…
6 Common Car Parts That Are Frequently Mislabeled
Ever try searching for a Cadillac converter? Don’t be embarrassed—we’ve all been there. Here’s a look at spellings and misspellings of common car parts.
Know-How Notes – How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade
Nicked and dull lawn mower blades make an already dreaded task even hard to accomplish. Instead of slicing through the grass, a dull blade rips the grass. This slows down … Continue Reading Know-How Notes – How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade
3 Car Trailer Maintenance Tips for the Summer Season
Car trailer safety should be a priority before the summer towing season starts — here’s how to stay on top of it.
3 Ways You’re Draining Car Battery That You Might Not Realize
A draining car battery can put a serious crimp in your plans. You probably know the usual suspects, so here are 3 oft-overlooked causes of battery failure.
Getting Your RV Ready for Summer With 5 Maintenance Checks
Getting your RV ready for summer means taking care of maintenance now so you can relax later.
5 Ways to Extend the Life of Your SUV & Truck Battery
Your car battery is critical to keeping your vehicle running. It sends power to the starter to turn over the engine and receives generated electricity from the alternator to maintain power. If you’re able to extend the life of your car battery, you may avoid an untimely failure. Most car batteries’ lifetimes range from three to five years…