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Does a car heater use gas? Understanding this component can help you make smart decisions about fuel economy.
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Does a car heater use gas? Understanding this component can help you make smart decisions about fuel economy.
Learning how to use a block heater is a rite of passage for anyone living in the northern part of the country. It’s an interesting, yet simple device that has probably saved more engines and gotten more people to work on time than any other winter-specific automotive add-on…
With some poking around at the likely culprits, you or your mechanic can troubleshoot a car heater blowing cold air or no air at all.
Heater core replacement is one of those jobs you have to do if the windshield fogs when the defroster is running.
Proper car maintenance in the fall can pave the way for safe, smooth winter driving.
Transitional car care takes place in the spring and again in the fall, preparing car owners for extreme temperatures and tough rough conditions.
All GM trucks and SUVs used plastic heater hose connectors (disconnects) for the heater hoses from 1999-2014. The problem with this is that over time, the plastic becomes brittle and … Continue Reading How to Replace Chevrolet/GMC Heater Hose Connectors
Few things can get you down faster than a radiator leak. Aside from being a fairly pricey fix, a leaky radiator can quickly lead to overheating the engine. More often … Continue Reading How To Use AlumAseal ® Radiator Stop Leak
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…
As temperatures drop, a very important liquid is at work in your car to help keep it running. Known traditionally as “antifreeze” and sometimes thought of as “coolant,” this fluid runs in a circular pattern under the hood to maintain the temperature for key components…