Common Car Maintenance Mistakes

- A part of owning a car is coming to terms with the fact that things are going to go wrong. Parts are going to fail, bulbs will burn out, engine lights will come on, and belts will need to be replaced. Maintenance is inevitable whether you choose to do it yourself or take your car to a professional. There are a number of big mistakes do-it-your-selfers and sometimes even professional mechanics can make when “fixing” vehicle. This article (http://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-the-hood/vehicle-maintenance/10-serious-mistakes-car-maintenance.htm#page=0) tells you some of the most common mistakes to watch for. Here are some of the highlights: ·         Roaming...

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What Your Check Engine Light is Trying to Tell You

A check engine light coming on in your car is never something a driver wants to deal with. The light could mean a vehicle needs expensive repairs, or it could be something as simple as a gas cap not being screwed on tight enough. But not matter what it is, the matter of the fact is you’re going to have to get your engine checked. In 2010 CarMD published a list of the five most common check engine light codes. Here they are in order or frequency. ·         O2 Sensor (part of the emissions system monitoring and helping adjust the air-fuel mixture) ·         Loose...

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What to Keep in Your Glove Box

If you’re like most people your glove box is probably full of clutter – every manual that came with your car, receipts, key chains, cosmetics, cds, and maybe some gloves. But are all those things really necessary? Don’t let yourself be a glove box litterbug! There are a number of items you’ll want to have in your car that are easily accessible in case you would get into a jam, like a first aid kit, a flash light, and a tire pressure gauge.  This article (http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2012/12/what-to-keep-in-your-glove-box.html) will give you the complete list of necessary items you should keep in your glove box. That way you can...

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Fuel Saving Tips: An Infographic

Fuel prices are one of the things that can make what should be a fun drive in your car seem like a costly annoyance. Everyone wants to get their money’s worth from their fuel tank, as they should. The problem, though, is that there’s a lot of conflicting information floating around out there about how exactly you save fuel! Have no fear, readers: to help you we’ve found a great infographic with tips on how to save fuel. It may say “tips for a new year,” but come on: it’s never the wrong time of year to get tips when it comes to car care! Click the image to view a larger version. ...

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Can You Identify Cars By Their Sound?

When dealing with cars, most of us recognize a car by a number of physical characteristics. We recognize basic exterior designs, brand symbols, and so forth. Some people, though, can actually recognize a car by its sound. That’s right: just based on the sound of a revving engine, some people know exactly what car is coming up behind them as they walk along a sidewalk near a busy road. In an article on jalopnik.com, the editors write that for car enthusiasts, “there's a whole world of exhaust sound. It's a game you can play to see if you can recognize a car with your eyes closed. There's very little as satisfying as...

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