• Some New Boots (Suspension Maintenance)
    There are some boots that don't come in a shoe box and aren't worn on your feet.  They are called axle or CV boots, and they can be important parts for many vehicles. That CV stands for constant...
    Published on: Apr 04, 2021
  • The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)
    Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle.  When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from...
    Published on: Mar 28, 2021
  • Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)
    We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong.  Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direc...
    Published on: Mar 21, 2021
  • Cold Weather Vehicle No-Nos (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)
    It's always easier to leave a few things in your vehicle so you'll have them on hand.  But in cold weather, while it's a good idea to carry items such as a phone charger, blanket and shovel, ther...
    Published on: Mar 14, 2021
  • Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
    Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by.  You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise. Your mind immedia...
    Published on: Mar 07, 2021
  • Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
    If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presen...
    Published on: Feb 28, 2021
  • Poor Reflections (Door Mirror Problems)
    Mirror, mirror on the door, why is my vision there so poor? Well, you could have a broken outside rearview mirror that's disabled your blind spot vision there and endangering your ability to see some ...
    Published on: Feb 21, 2021
  • The Part You've Never Seen (Flat Tires and Solutions)
    They say your vehicle has one, but you've never seen it.  And you might not even know it if you stumbled on it accidentally. We're talking about the jack, that tool that allows you to lift one c...
    Published on: Feb 14, 2021
  • Out with the Old (Vehicle Parts that Wear Out)
    Some drivers don't pay any attention to their vehicles until something breaks.  Others take them into their service repair facility for maintenance even before a problem develops.  Still, ev...
    Published on: Feb 07, 2021
  • A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
    Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side.  That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up.  These endure hundreds of open-...
    Published on: Jan 31, 2021
  • I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)
    Bet you didn't know: Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors,...
    Published on: Jan 24, 2021
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...
    Published on: Jan 17, 2021
  • Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)
    Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason.  Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us.  Since vehicle emissions are among t...
    Published on: Jan 10, 2021
  • Free Money (Almost) (Fuel Saving Tips)
    You spend a lot of money on a vehicle, probably the most money you'll spend on anything except a house.  But the spending doesn't stop after you've bought it.  It goes into things like insur...
    Published on: Jan 03, 2021
  • Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
    You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station.  It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rai...
    Published on: Jan 01, 2021
  • Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
    When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good.  That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You...
    Published on: Dec 27, 2020
  • What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)
    If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission.  After all, it's not moving smoothly  down the road.  ...
    Published on: Dec 20, 2020
  • Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)
    If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil.  It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it.  Mobil's oil was different from conventi...
    Published on: Dec 13, 2020
  • Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)
    "I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an emergency turn their lives upside down. So before that happens to you, let's thinking about planning ahe...
    Published on: Dec 06, 2020
  • Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
    If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids.  And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects ...
    Published on: Nov 29, 2020
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