Save gas, money with basic maintenance
57% of American car owners will surely change their driving behavior when the price of gasoline hit $4 per gallon. This is according to a survey conducted by Opinion Research Corp. The survey sayd that 91% of drivers are driving less and 75% are maintaining their vehicles better than before because of the [...]
Safety Basics
Before addressing any car maintenance issues, it is a must to review the manual first, because it contains the basic and vital information you need to resolve car issues properly. Keep in mind that using the right tools for the job will make your work easier. Owners should know how to handle [...]
Gizmos
I’m sure you’re very proud of your cars wide range electrical system, in fact, I’m pretty certain you’ve installed additional techno-jazz devices to pimp the look of your new baby. Best to let you know that getting the upgrade on the electrical system as what is necessary to keep up with the modern trend [...]
Basic car maintenance tips
After purchasing a new car, be reminded that you are lucky to have a three-year warranty. If you notice something wrong with you car, don’t hesitate to take it to the dealer and ask them to check it out, of course since it’s covered by the warranty, it’s free of charge. This cover [...]
Car wax
Never underestimate the power of consistent car waxing in ensuring that your car is in its top form. It is recommended that you do wash your car at least three times a month. Wax helps protect the car paint from tarnishing and coats it with a protective layer that helps fight the damage caused by [...]
Motoring Guide – Car Maintenance
Basic car maintenance is something every car owner should know. Being able to check the engine oil, the pressure of the tyres and the overall condition of the brakes can save you money, and you won’t need to rely on the skills of a mechanic to do everything. All you will need is some basic [...]
Plastic crises
Road trips are fun and so is driving fast, real fast, but was there ever a time wherein you were alarmed by the distinct stench of burnt up plastic in your car? Well, it’s actually a pretty common problem, see due to the world’s patronization on cheap plastics, it’s pretty usual to have them flying [...]
The electrical fault light
How do you know if your car’s electrical charging system is faulty? You usually get a warning from the dashboard when the picture of a battery there stays on after you’ve turned the engine on. Usually it happens when the alternator (every car has one, it’s like a car battery charger) works improperly or if [...]
Changing headlight bulbs
Try to avoid touching the headlight bulbs when changing car headlights. It’s like this. Most bulbs made for car headlights are filled with halogen. If you handle the glass with your bare hands, chances are you will leave invisible trace amounts of grease and oil on the glass of the headlights (oohh…. very CSI!). When [...]
Condense clean-up
Make sure that you clean your car’s condenser to prevent the air-conditioning from
Make sure that you clean up your car’s condenser to prevent the air-conditioning from clogging-up,(which may result to slow cooling). Never use your air-conditioner with an open fresh air mode, this may slow down cooling. Never use the air-conditioning without a refrigerant system [...]
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