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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…
As you start racking up the miles, keeping up with a comprehensive car maintenance checklist will keep your car on the road for many thousands of miles.
Wouldn’t it be great if our cars told us when something is wrong? In a way, they already do. Modern cars have instrument panels with dozens of symbols and warning indicators. These notify you of basic issues, like the windshield washer fluid is low, as well as possibly dangerous problems. Cars make a lot of noise, but there are a few telltale noises that signal your brakes are the culprit…
Here’s what to consider when deciding between water vs. antifreeze for your car’s cooling system.
Windshield wiper blade replacement probably isn’t something you think about until it rains and you find that your wipers are doing a lousy job of clearing the glass in front of you. Rubber wiper blades deteriorate gradually over time, so to prevent poor vision when you need…
Old and failing spark plugs can cause a host of problems in your engine, and it should be expected that you’ll have to change them at least a few times during the life of a vehicle. Luckily, it’s a pretty straightforward DIY that requires close attention, but not many tools. With the right know-how and a few tricks up your sleeve, changing spark plugs is a simple…
Changing your own oil is easy, but you need the know-how. Here are the tools needed to change oil on your own.
What is a transmission flush? It represents a way to remove old fluid and contaminants from your transmission, an important maintenance step for car care.
Do-it-yourselfers, you take pride in the fact that you can fix practically anything, but when should you bring your car to the mechanic?
Conventional oil, synthetic oil, high mileage oil, detergent oil, recycled oil and more — is it just engine oil marketing hype?