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maintenance
» Safety
rules to consider when doing car maintenance yourself
Working on a car involves several risks which you should be
aware of and prevent before actually starting the job.
» What
to do when a cold engine is hard to start
Starting a car with a cold engine can be very difficult sometimes
and it can become a real obstacle for those who live surrounded by extremely
cold weathers.
» What
to do when a hot engine is hard to start
Although usually engines exposed to cold weather is the most
known problem related to car starting difficulties, hot engines might
bring obstacles as well.
» Should
a new set of tires be balanced
Many times people who buy a new set of tires wonder if they
should have them balanced or not.
» Tips
on which type of motor oil to choose
The first thing you should always have in mind at the time
of choosing a motor oil is to choose one which respects the indications
from your car owner's manual.
» What
to do when the car is pulling to one side
If your car is pulling to one side it might be very uncomfortable
to drive as well as you might not know what to do about it.
» Learn
what the EGR valve is
As a general definition we can tell that the EGR valve is part
of the exhaust emission control system of the car.
» What
to do with a loose steering
A loose steering is not only uncomfortable for the driver but
also is a risk to his safety as well as to the safety of all the other
vehicles around him.
» How
often to replace spark plugs in the engine
Spark plugs have a central role in the car functioning since
your car depends on them for starting and running.
» How
to change a tire without help
Learning how to change a tire can be one of the most useful
things you could learn regarding your car.
» Why
and how to check the antifreeze or coolant level
When extreme temperatures are near, it is very important to
make sure that the cars antifreeze or coolant level is correct.
» What
are leak down tests for?
A leak down test is a kind of compression test which allows
measuring the ability of the cylinder to hold compression.
» Tips
for replacing the clutch yourself
If you wonder if you can replace the clutch yourself, you should
first consider how much knowledge you have regarding how to do it and
the car pieces involved.
» Learn
how to change the oil filter
Before you start following the procedure for changing your
car's oil filter you should make sure you count with the elements necessary
for it.
» Why
does a car engine overheat?
There are many different reasons that can cause an engine overheat,
but they all have in common three aspects.
» What
does the PCV valve do?
The PCV valve is a control device which sends partially burned
gases that come from the engine's crankcase to the combustion chamber.
» What
is the choke exactly?
Although we might have an idea of what the choke is, often
we don't really know how it really functions or what its exact purpose
is.
» What
to do when your car brakes are squealing
Brake squealing is a very common problem which might not only
affect your car but it might also end up giving you headaches each time
you drive.
» Learn
how to choose the right fuel treatments for your car
Choosing the right fuel treatments might be the difference
between your car mechanism's receiving bad deposits or not as well as
it could reduce the engine's wear or increase it in case it was wrongly
chosen.
» Some
tips regarding how to change your car's battery
Keeping your car's battery in well shape and making sure it
functions properly is very important for the overall functioning of your
car.
» Some
guidance on how to change your wiper blades
Although it might not be one of the car parts you might have
to change very often, wiper blades can become a problem at the time of
doing so.
» Learn
how to properly check tire pressure
Tire pressure is one of the things a car needs to have checked
most often.
» Save
time by learning how to check your radiator hoses
Learning how to check your radiator hoses can help you saving
time not only by not having to take it to a mechanic for it but also due
to the fact that not checking them might cause your car to have several
other damages which would take you much more time and effort to fix.
» Know
how to adjust your headlights yourself
It is very important that your car headlights are pointing
in the same direction. Usually people let the adjustment of their car
headlights for their mechanics to do, but it is something they can easily
do themselves.
» Some
things to consider if you wish to change a hubcap
Although it might seem difficult, changing a hubcap is a very
easy thing to do.
» A
few steps for changing your car's motor oil
Changing your car's motor oil can be easily done by following
a few simple steps.
» Check
your car's brake fluid yourself
If you like doing things yourself and save time from taking
your car to a mechanic, you will find it useful to learn how to check
brake fluid.
» How
to check and change your air filter
You car's air filter is very important since it maintains some
parts of your car system clean and free of dirt.
» Some
useful tips on how to peel off a bumper sticker
Bumper and window stickers might become a problem at the time
of peeling them off.
» Car
ground effects: Should you install yourself?
To make your car handle and look better you need the right
car ground effects. Use aero-dynamic wings, spoilers, dams or skirts to
get the down force plus the stylish look you have been looking for.
» How
to change your car's motor oil
First, let's answer the question; Why should you change your
own oil? Because you can save time and money.
» Cheating
your engine's planned obsolence that was created by its manufacturer
I’m sure by now you’ve heard the term “Extended
Drain Interval” for your vehicle’s oil change.
» Did
you mount your cold weather tires yet?
Every year there is this dilemma: should you mount winter tires
or should you stay with your all season tires?
» Synthetics
best for winter stress
You're sound asleep. Absolutely dead to the world. Suddenly,
a huge person bursts in, drags you out of bed, throws you out the window
into a snow bank and screams at you to start doing push-ups. Right now,
faster, faster, faster! So how do you feel. A bit stressed, maybe.
» Winter
tire myths revealed
True or false – your vehicle is only as good as the tires
it sits on? While you may have your own opinion on this, Michelin believes
that tires are an essential part of your vehicle's safety, handling and
performance.
» The
top 10 rules of high-mileage car maintenance
Americans are keeping their vehicles longer and driving farther
than ever before.
» Fall
into a great routine for car maintenance
Fall is already here and in a short time, winter will be upon
us. As you gear up for the colder temperatures, now is a good time to
take preventive measures to care for your vehicle.
» Internet
provides wealth of information on car maintenance
A thorough check of your vehicle's major systems is a good
idea before the snow flies, and checking your tires, brakes and battery
is a good start. But if you're like many drivers, you may not know enough
to recognize a problem when you see one.
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