Car Care Tips

Why You Don’t Want to Skip Your Next Oil and Filter Change

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Regular oil and filter changes will extend engine life.

Oh no! It seems like the next oil and filter change rolls around pretty quickly. At least that’s what the little sticker on your windshield is telling you. Is it really necessary to have the oil changed that frequently? It is if you want to minimize engine breakdowns. In this blog post, I’ll talk about the necessity of regular oil and filter changes and how it affects the life and performance of your vehicle’s engine. I’ll also identify how often you should have an engine oil and filter change done.

6 Simple Steps to Winterize a Car

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The best time to get your vehicle ready for winter weather is in the fall, before temperatures dip and winter storms abound. The summer and winter months take a toll on cars. Batteries are more prone to fail and old hoses and belts are more likely to break. Following these 6 simple auto maintenance tips will help you winterize a car so you’re ready to go.

Avoid Transmission Repair Problems by Doing These 8 Things

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Have you checked your transmission fluid lately? If you answered “no,” you’re not alone. Most vehicle owners do very little, if anything, to maintain their vehicle’s transmission. Here’s the thing about maintaining transmissions – it’s a wise investment. In fact, the amount of money you spend to properly maintain your transmission is far less than the cost for transmission repair or replacement. In this blog post, I’ll identify how you can avoid transmission repair problems by doing 8 simple things.

Get Your Vehicle Ready for Back-to-School Carpooling with These 5 Car Maintenance Tips

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Categories: Car Care Tips, Evergreen

Do you have school-aged children who are involved in after-school sports and activities? For us parents, the hustle and bustle of back-to-school driving and carpooling will consume most of our time for the remainder of this year. If you’re like me, the very last thing you want to have happen when you have to get the kids from point A to point B is have a vehicle break down. Having a vehicle towed into the shop and being without one because it’s undergoing a major repair causes a lot of additional problems and expenses. By following these 5 car maintenance tips you can get your vehicle ready for all the back-to-school driving you’ll be doing.

Helpful Car Care Tips for College Students: Take Care of These Things Before They Leave for School

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Categories: Car Care Tips, Evergreen, Uncategorized

Will your college student be driving his or her car back to school this month? Now is a good time to start thinking about car care… before things get too busy. That way, you’ll know their car is safe for the trip and you won’t have to worry about breakdowns while they’re away at school. Just imagine the hassles of trying to find a reliable mechanic near their school. By following these helpful car care tips for college students, you can make sure your college-bound driver’s vehicle is road-ready.

4 Most Important Preventative Car Maintenance Measures

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If I were to mention to you about the value of preventative car maintenance, would you wonder why you should pay for replacing a part before it breaks? Most people do. However, it’s really quite simple. If your goal is to keep your vehicle running efficiently, and for as long as possible, making a commitment to preventative car maintenance is a must. You’ll also find that preventive car maintenance will save you money over your vehicle’s lifetime. Read on to learn about the 4 most important preventative car maintenance measures.

Answers to 5 Frequently Asked Questions about Timing Belt Replacement

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Your car or truck’s timing belt is responsible for making sure that the valves open and close in time with the movement of the pistons. Timing belt replacement is usually on the list of higher-priced auto maintenance items, and consequently, many vehicle owners put off replacing their timing belt. Here’s why this isn’t such a good idea – If the timing belt slips or breaks, your car’s engine could be seriously damaged. In this month’s blog post, you’ll find the answers to 5 of the frequently asked questions about timing belt repair.

Signs You May Need Car Electrical System Repair

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You get into your car, turn the key in the ignition, take it out of park and off you go. Have you ever thought about how all the parts of your vehicle work together to get you from Point A to B? Most people don’t give it a second thought… that is, until the car won’t start or it breaks down while on the road. Taking care of your vehicle means investing some time and money into preventive maintenance. Every system in your vehicle requires some type of maintenance and that goes for your electrical system, too. In this article, I’ll let you know how the electrical system works and what you can do to make sure it’s maintained properly. I’ll also let you know some signs that may mean you need car electrical system repair.

3 Simple Tips for Your Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance

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Despite what some may say, hybrid vehicles are designed to save in many ways. Not only do hybrids have a lesser impact on the environment, owners of hybrids are benefiting from reduced gasoline expenditures and lower maintenance costs. The key to longevity with your hybrid vehicle is in keeping up with a regular maintenance schedule. In this blog article, I’ll talk about 3 simple tips for your hybrid vehicle maintenance.

Don’t Ignore It – The 5 Most Common Reasons the Check Engine Light Comes On

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The Check Engine light or Service Engine Soon light is one of the most misunderstood lights on an automobile’s dash. There are any number of reasons why this light comes on ranging from a loose or cracked gas cap to problems with the catalytic converter. Regardless of what some websites will advise you, it’s not always as easy as going to your local parts store to have them check the error code from your vehicle’s computer system. In this post, I’ll give you some basic information on the Check Engine light and Service Engine Soon light. I’ll also outline some of the common causes for this light to come on and why you shouldn’t ignore it when it does.