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What's Under the Hood
Obviously, to look under the engine hood you first have to raise it, which is sometimes not so simple a task as it sounds. The engine is in the front on most American and foreign cars. First look under the … Continue reading
Preventive Maintenance Schedule Summary
ONCE A WEEK: Turn on your air conditioner all year round for fifteen minutes a week. Pick a specific time, such as on the way home from church each Sunday or on the way to work each Monday morning, so … Continue reading
Towing a Trailer
Thousands of drivers use their cars or pickup trucks to pull a trailer. The last several years have shown a substantial increase in the purchase and use of recreational vehicles (RV’s) and trailers. This chapter of our car maintenance website … Continue reading
Tips for Cold Climates
Drivers in northern states where temperatures frequently go as low as 0°F or colder have special problems. This articles will help those drivers recognize and overcome the problems. Car care in cold weather is especially important. Check to see that … Continue reading
Tips on Medium Tasks
You have to have the proper tools before you attempt most of these medium tasks, though you can occasionally substitute an all-purpose tool, e.g., a small adjustable wrench, for a specific tool. I recommend that you buy a set of … Continue reading
Do it Yourself Fixes
I have already explained how to check the liquid level in the battery, the oil level in the engine, the liquid level in the radiator, and the air pressure in the tires in the chapter on Four Regular Checks. Here … Continue reading
Ripoffs and How to Avoid Them
REPAIRS Unnecessary or exorbitant car repairs head the list of consumer gripes. Many car owners feel they are being ripped off, and frequently they are. On the other hand, the trouble could be a misunderstanding or no understanding before the … Continue reading
Accidents and What to Do When Occur
Each year many drivers are involved in accidents. The National Safety Council reports that 17,800,000 male drivers and 7,300,000 female drivers were involved in reportable accidents in a recent year. Though males are involved in more accidents than females, the … Continue reading
Troubleshouting
Does your car go clang, clang, clang or chug, chug, snort instead of whirr-purr? Something is wrong. A trained, experienced mechanic can tell a lot about an engine just by listening to it run. A crude comparison is the physician … Continue reading