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Smart Tips and Straightforward Advice to Help You Know (and Love) Your Vehicle
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Routine tire rotation is vital to maximizing the life of your vehicle’s tires. Regular rotation helps prevent uneven wear to the tires and improves the vehicle’s driving performance. This also translates into improved safety. As many tire providers offer free rotation services, you might be able to take advantage of this preventive maintenance service at no additional…
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Your doctor will tell you to get plenty of fluids. This is also true for our automotive counterparts. There are a variety of essential fluids running through your vehicle, including transmission fluid. Taking your vehicle for a transmission fluid exchange service at regular intervals can prevent costly damage to your car. What is Transmission Fluid?…
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You know the old adage, “A stitch in time saves nine.” It applies to your car too. If you regularly implement these five simple habits for car maintenance, you’ll save yourself a lot of trouble—and money—in the future. It’s Not Just the Oil Oil is important; it’s the lifeblood of your automobile. However, there are…
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Cleaning your car doesn’t have to be expensive. We’ve listed seven household items to keep your car looking great without breaking the bank. Cleaning your car can be a hassle. Adding expensive cleaning materials into the mix can make it something far worse—an expensive hassle. Luckily, you can use cheap household products to make your…
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A car’s engine is a modern marvel of advanced parts. Car engines come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and consist of four, six, or eight cylinders. These engines are typically arranged in a V, line, or flat shape. The different engine shapes are more suitable for certain types of cars. While it may…
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“Don’t forget to change the oil.” That reminder is right up there on the list of car-related conversations, alongside buckling up and checking the rearview mirror. So, what is the big deal about oil changes? Sure, your dad said it was the lifeblood of your engine, but he also pretended to be the tooth fairy…