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Regular Checks to Ensure That Your Car is Always in Top Shape
Many drivers take their cars to a service station or garage for major tune-ups and repairs, as well as minor servicing such as lube jobs and changing the oil and oil filter. The length of time between these service procedures … Continue reading
All About Tires
Deciding that you need to buy tires is fairly simple. Making the correct decision on the right kind of tire for your vehicle, for your kind of driving, and for your pocketbook is not easy for many drivers. Make this … Continue reading
Engine Oil
Oil prevents metal-to-metal contact of moving engine parts; it reduces friction and carries off heat, keeping the moving parts cooler. Oil helps maintain a seal for cylinders and protects against rust. Special additives in oil cut down on the build-up … Continue reading
Car Filters, Fuels and Lubricants
A car has several filters that are important to the life of the car. Neglect to replace these filters when they need changing, and you wili pay for your negligence in higher operating costs and higher repair bills. Among the … Continue reading
Car Brakes
From the standpoint of safety, the brakes are the most important feature of your car. Properly functioning brakes-along with tires, steering, and lighting-help ensure your safety. If I were helping anyone select a used car, I would emphasize the items … Continue reading
Cooling System
Every car has a cooling system. Some foreign cars, such as rear-engine VW’s, have an air-cooled system that is relatively trouble-free, but most American-made cars and many foreign cars have a combination liquid and air cooling system. Unfortunately, all the … Continue reading
Everything About Electricity in Your Car
Electricity is one of the three things necessary to make the car run. Electric energy from the storage battery turns an electric motor called a starter, which starts the engine running by turning it through the four cycles of a … Continue reading
20 Things That You Should Not Even Think to Drive Without
You cannot anticipate and prepare for every emergency that could arise while you are driving, but for driving around town and on the highway, carrying certain items will not only save you an occasional inconvenience but will help to ensure … Continue reading
How to Finance a Car
Most people who buy new or used cars finance at least part of the cost. Interest charges for financing will vary and depend on several things, such as: 1. Who is lending you the money and for how long 2. … Continue reading