Car Care Tips & Advice

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Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little abo...

June 22, 2025

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Spark Plugs

Plugging Away (Spark Plug Replacement)

If you drive a vehicle with a gasoline engine, thank the spark plugs for igniting the gasoline/ai...

Jun 15, 2025 Read

Cabin Air Filter

I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)

On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your...

Jun 09, 2025 Read

Fluids

A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)

You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's unde...

Jun 02, 2025 Read

Safe Driving

Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)

Whether or not your exterior light bulbs are all working probably is not at the top of your list ...

May 25, 2025 Read

Exhaust

Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?

We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green. One of the ways to do that is by req...

May 18, 2025 Read

Older Vehicles

Put the Brakes On! (Brake Caliper Replacement)

Keeping your vehicle's brakes in top shape is one of the most important things you can do for you...

May 11, 2025 Read

Tires

Flat Tire? Three?s the Charm (Tire Repair)

For most drivers, at some point youre going to have a flat tire. Depending on how it was damaged,...

May 04, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)

Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or ga...

Apr 27, 2025 Read

Oil Change

The ?Man-Made? Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)

If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicles manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil inst...

Apr 20, 2025 Read