Did you know that antifreeze from some brands of car radiator heaters contains a neurotoxin that can cause death or retardation in children and pets? The good news is that there are many other types of automotive antifreeze, so it’s not as hard as you might think to ensure your family’s safety. To make…
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How to Read Your Tire Pressure
Have you ever asked yourself “How do I know if my tire is under-inflated?”, or said to yourself “I want to lower the pressure in my tires, can I go below 30 pounds?” We’ve got the answers for you! This easy to follow guide will give you all the information that you need about…
How to Fix a Car Battery
If you find yourself stranded with a dead car battery, don’t panic! Even if you’re not the best at DIY, it’s quick and easy to fix a car battery. Check out this post for simple step-by-step instructions on how to revive your vehicle in no time. Here’s what you’ll need Step 1 – Find…
Five tips for taking on the dreaded automotive repair
Car trouble is the bane of many a motorist’s existence. In some cases, it’s easier just to buy a new car rather than attempt to find someone with the skills necessary to repair your worn out clunker. If you’re in one of those unfortunate situations, or just looking for new tips on how to…
Automobile Fixes: Expert advice on automobile repairs
Can you answer these questions about auto repair? Where can I take my vehicle when it’s in need of a good scrubbing? What can I do to stop the misfiring in my engine? Why won’t my headlights work anymore? Tune into our article to find the answers, and more. We’ll help you stay…
Best Ways to Clean the Inside and Outside of Your Car
If you’re anything like me, the inside of your car is a complete mess. I’m constantly forgetting to clean it or throwing my stuff back in the car anyways. Here’s some advice on how to keep your car as clean as possible with only a few minutes per day needed. Here are 12 tips for…
Don’t and Dos With Your Car
Sometimes we all face such a case when you forget keys in your car and the door is locked. And so you’ve got a dilemma: wait for a maintenance man or break the glass. So then slim jim comes to the rescue! A slim jim is a strip of metal with a notched end. A…
Read and Understand OBD Codes
Oxygen sensors, air filters, evaporative emission canisters, catalytic converters- all these things, and more, are vital to the proper functioning of your car. When one of them starts to give you trouble, it’s not likely that you’ll just know what the problem is without running a diagnostic test. Electronic OBD II code readers are…