Automobile Information
Car Repair 101
The more you notice about your vehicle, the more likely you'll be able to head off repair problems.
Winter Car Tips
Believe it or not, your car has affects from the cold too. Follow these tips to help you have a safer winter driving season.
Free Yourself From Car Clutter: Five Easy Ways To Keep Your Car Organized When Traveling
It's a common sight: soda cans, gum wrappers, and snack bags
strewn all over the floor; books, magazines, and carrying cases
haphazardly placed on a seat; and miscellaneous papers and
trinkets shoved into any nook and cranny available.
Researching a Car That is Right For You
Researching your new vehicle is a daunting task in today's world. Once you have narrowed your next vehicle down to 2 or 3 choices it is time to research. Take out a sheet of paper for each vehicle and write down pros and cons for each one.
What Are Tie-Rod Ends...Do I Need Them?
What are tie rod ends? Your life depends on them!
Your Life Depends On This Little Hose Being In Good Shape!
I won't go into details with this job, but I want you to think about it.
Do You See Oil Spots On Your Carport?
Do you see oil spots on your carport? Do you smell burned oil after you return from the grocery store?
Woah! You Are Having A Flat!
Have you ever driven the highway at night and heard a "hissing" noise and then felt the steering wheel *shake*?
Check The Brake Fluid
You can do some maintenance and minor repairs on your own vehicle.
Do You Have A Serpentine Belt? What's That?
Do you have a serpentine belt that drives everything on the front of your engine?
Does Your Car Engine Backfire?
Does your vehicle engine run ok? Or does it cut-out on you sometimes when your are going to visit your in-laws?
So, Your Starter Is Just Clicking
Does you starter make a *click* sound when you try to start your vehicle?
Changing Oil and Filter
If you live within a city-limits, be sure to check with the city manager's office to see if they have any regulations about working on your own vehicle in your yard or driveway. Thanks!
Do You Have A Flat Spot?...On One Of Your Tires
Have you ever been driving on a smooth road, alone, and by yourself, and felt the vehicle shimmy, and shake, and heard a slight roaring noise?
Flush The Cooling System On Your Car, or Truck
Your cooling system should be flushed every other year. No, I'm not crazy, but with all the new chemicals they use today, it will literally eat up the rubber hoses and deteriorate the heater core, and the radiator core.