Without engine oil, your car wouldn’t be able to run. If you’re driving and you notice a warning light appear on your car’s dashboard, check to see if it is a sign that indicates low engine oil. If you see a warning light, don’t ignore it. When your oil level is too low, it prevents… Read more »
Your car’s alternator plays a very important role in almost every single electrical function in your car. Whether you’re starting up your car or turning on your interior lights or radio, your alternator is going to be involved. With this in mind, you should look out for signs of problems with your alternator and consider… Read more »
There are far too many vehicle owners who only bring their cars, trucks, and SUVs to an auto repair shop when they need to have something fixed. They don’t always get around to scheduling tune-ups for their vehicles. If you haven’t taken your car in for a tune-up in a long time now, consider changing… Read more »
In an effort to save a little bit of money, you might be tempted to try certain car repairs on your own. However, if you don’t know what you’re doing when you pop open your car’s hood, you could end up making a minor problem much worse. What’s more, you could also put yourself into… Read more »
Do you want to ensure that your ATV lasts for 10, 15, or maybe even 20 years? You’re going to need to make a consistent plan to maintain it. Whether you use it almost every day or every once in awhile, you can get plenty of mileage out of an ATV when it’s well-maintained over… Read more »
Have you noticed the windshield wipers on your car seem to struggle to clear off your windshield when it’s raining outside? This could put you, your passengers, and other drivers in danger if you don’t do something about it. You should strongly consider replacing your windshield wiper blades right away. Here are several other signs… Read more »
Today’s vehicles involve many electrical functions that work thanks to the alternator. If you have a bad alternator, then it’s highly likely your battery is going to lose power and your vehicle won’t start. If you see an alert light on your dashboard showing “ALT,” “GEN,” or a green battery icon, you should bring your… Read more »
As a vehicle owner, one of the things you’ll need to do to maintain your car, truck, or SUV is have the oil changed in it regularly. Vehicles typically require oil changes about once every 3,000 miles, though you might be able to get away with doing it less often than that if you have… Read more »
Vehicles utilize antifreeze, aka engine coolant, to remove excess heat made by internal combustion engines. This heat gets removed through the radiator. The term antifreeze comes from the idea that the coolant has chemicals in it that keeps it from freezing in cold weather. If did freeze up once the temperature dipped below 32, your… Read more »
Could your body function without blood? Nope. Could your vehicle function without oil? Nope. Traditionally, vehicles needed their oil changed every 3,000 miles. Nowadays, some still do, while others can go 6,000 or even 10,000 miles, depending on how they’re made. Consult your vehicle’s manual to find out how often the oil should be changed…. Read more »
