Taking care of your car may seem like a hassle to some people, but, it's a necessary evil. One of the most important tasks in routine car maintenance is getting an oil change. The engine is made up of many moving parts and these parts need to be lubricated in order to avoid damage.
Keeping your infant safe is a number one concern when driving with baby on board. But, if the car seat isn't properly installed you're putting your baby's safety in jeopardy. Below we give you some tips on how to correctly install a car seat using lower anchors.
Regular tire maintenance can help you avoid dangerous accidents while driving, especially in inclement weather conditions. Things like driving with the incorrect tire pressure and not enough tread can seriously affect the handling and braking of your vehicle. Here are a few regular maintenance tips you should be following:
Those little lights on your dashboard are there for a reason. Cars can get worn, and parts can start to deteriorate. The longer you wait, the worse the condition can become. A check engine light doesn’t always indicate an expensive repair. The check engine light issue could be as simple as a loose gas cap or spark plug wire. Even weather, especially humidity, can trigger the lights to come on. However, waiting to get your car checked could cause further damage to your vehicle and wind up leaving you with expensive repair costs...
If you have a hard time trying to remember the last time you got your brakes inspected, then it may be time to get them checked out. A rule of thumb is to get your brakes checked every 12,000 miles or if it's gotten to be over a year; whichever comes first. Or, if you have grinding or squealing when you apply the brake or if the length to stop safely becomes longer. Your vehicle may also pull to the side when you apply the brakes or the brake pedal may feel spongy or may even respond slowly…
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There is a sense of independence and accomplishment when one owns their personal vehicle. Your vehicle becomes a part of you, your individuality and your personality. This is why it is important to take care of your vehicle. There is no better way to do this than through a regular vehicle maintenance schedule.
The maintenance schedule is located in your owner's manual. This will guide you on the tasks that need to be completed to ensure that your vehicle stays on the road and keeps you driving safely...
Think about when you are driving your car; the engine does the rest of the work to make wheels move at high speed. The engine is equipped with moving parts which are under fiction during driving. So, how do we keep your car healthy?
What would happen if you didn’t get an oil change? Firstly, friction will cause wear and tear to the moving parts thus hindering full functionality of the vehicle. Secondly, it will increase fuel consumption due to the inefficiency of the moving parts leading to up to a loss of gallon of fuel a year...
Maintaining your engine's oil regularly is crucial. Knowing which type to choose is no less critical. Knowing which professional to go to, to perform your oil change is equally as important. For example, should you go with the more natural and original oil that provides better low-mileage commutes or with the synthetic oil that is less natural but provides a better lubricant? It all depends on what you are looking for in the lifelong span of the vehicle and its engine. It all begins with knowing and deciding what exactly it is that you are after and then pursuing…
One of the most important aspects of your vehicle’s maintenance is often one of the most overlooked. Understanding your vehicles tires and the condition they’re in is critical to achieving optimum performance on the road. Tires must be properly aligned, balanced, correctly pressurized, and have enough tread depth to provide traction on the road. Checking your tires on a regular basis can not only avoid a costly accident, but will also protect your personal safety and maximize your gas mileage.
