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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…
Keeping air out of your brakes is a straightforward, yet critical maintenance task. Here’s a quick run down of how to bleed brakes yourself.
You’ve changed your oil, but your dashboard hasn’t yet gotten with the program. Here’s a look at how to reset an oil change light.
A crankshaft position sensor is part of your car’s fuel injection and ignition system. Here’s how to diagnose a faulty one before it stops your engine.
What should you do when your car weather stripping fails? Replace it if you notice a leak or if road noise increases. Here’s how.
Engine oil turns black for a few reasons, including time and additives. Here’s how to tell when it’s time for a change.
Problems with your brakes should never go unaddressed. Here’s what to do if your car jerks when braking.
A bad oil cooler can destroy your car’s engine if it isn’t caught soon enough. Although it’s not a common problem, here are the symptoms.
A diesel block heater will help your vehicle quickly turn over, even on the coldest morning. Here’s a look at freeze-plug and coolant engine block heaters.
Winter brings real challenges for your vehicle, and interior care is often neglected. Follow these tips on keeping a car interior clean in winter.