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Spark Plugs – How Often Should They Be Replaced?

posted on 5/17/2019 10:56:00 AM
In the old days, a tune-up was necessary about every 35,000 miles. It would usually consist of setting the ignition timing, replacing the mechanical breaker points in the ignition, cleaning and adjusting the carburetor and replacing the plug wires and spark plugs. Today, of course, the carburetor’s job is done by fuel injection and the ignition timing and spark are controlled by the engine computer. Few vehicles still have plug wires anymore either, as the distributor was replaced by the c...
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Cool Summer Car Gadgets and Gizmos

posted on 5/17/2019 10:50:00 AM
The automotive aftermarket offers thousands of cool gadgets and gizmos to make your summer driving experience safer, more comfortable and way more entertaining. Here are the top ten coolest of the cool gadgets for 2017:1. Dash-cam - It seems like there are cameras everywhere today, and there is no better place to put one than on your dash. If something exciting or dangerous happens while you are driving, the dash cam will catch all the action. You can use this as evidence in case of a crash, tra...
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Car Maintenance Items you Should Always Leave to the Professionals

posted on 5/17/2019 10:46:00 AM
It used to be as common as falling leaves in autumn for people to work on their own cars.  And while this red-blooded American pastime has not completely disappeared from our world, the expense and complexity of newer cars make some repairs best left to the professionals. Here is a quick list of, "Don't try this at home"' auto repairs:1.  Check Engine Diagnostics - With everyone from big box parts stores to smartphone app developers making it possible to talk to ...
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What to do When Your Parking Brake is Stuck

posted on 5/17/2019 10:42:00 AM
Have you ever gotten a little too excited using your parking brake? At some point, most of us pull up just a little too hard and get our brake lever jammed.  There are several situations that require a little extra braking power. Knowing when and how to use your brake will help you avoid sticky situations.  When should I use my parking brake? If you drive a manual transmission you might use your emergency brake every time you park your vehicle. You might even be using it when...
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Do You Need a Wheel Alignment?

posted on 5/17/2019 10:38:00 AM
 You’re driving down the road and you notice something is a little off. Your vehicle is slipping to the left every time you take your hands off the wheel. Maybe you’re driving straight and you notice the steering wheel isn’t centered. Do you notice a slight vibration or trouble steering? If you do, it’s time for a wheel alignment.What is a Wheel alignment?When your car was made, one of the last things that happened on the assembly line was a wheel alignment. Alignmen...
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Get Your Car Drive-In Ready

posted on 12/4/2018 1:15:00 PM
Summer is a great time to head to the movies and what could be more American than heading to the local drive-in to take in a movie while enjoying a piece of classic Americana?  But don't head to the drive-in unprepared.  Follow these quick tips to make the most of your viewing experience.1. Check Your Battery - Drive-in theaters these days pipe the audio through your car stereo and you won't be able to leave your engine running for a two hour plus cinematic experience.  Yo...
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Driving Safely with Nature

posted on 12/4/2018 1:13:00 PM
North American roads cover millions of miles of landscape through habitats that vary from desert and grassland to mountain or forest and everything in-between. While we enjoy the freedom of the open road, we are nearly always crossing through the homes of wild creatures which may venture out on the road at the worst time possible. Follow these tips to avoid a collision with our natural neighbors.1.  Pay Attention - It may seem like the most basic of instructions, but in our tech-crazy ...
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Top 10 Things to Check When Buying a Used Car

posted on 12/4/2018 1:13:00 PM
Buying a used car can be a great experience or a complete nightmare, depending on what you know when you sign on the bottom line or hand over your hard-earned cash to the seller.  While most used car establishments are reputable, there are still some that will be happy to sell you a little less car than you bargain for.  As a matter of fact, some dealers and individual sellers simply don't know the history or the problems with a car when they offer it to you.Check these ten importa...
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Holiday Travel Tips

posted on 12/4/2018 1:12:00 PM
Few things typify the holidays like hitting the road to share the magic of the season with family and friends. But with the road choked with other drivers, winter weather hazards, and long empty stretches of sleepy asphalt, a holiday road trip can quickly turn ugly.Keep the joy meter pegged by taking a few precautions to prepare for your trip.1.  Get Your Pre-drive ZZZZZs - Drowsy driving is a largely unheralded hazard, taking a back seat to more socially active no-no's like texting and...
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Top Performance Upgrades

posted on 12/4/2018 1:06:00 PM
Let's talk about automotive performance. This term means a lot of things to a lot of people... from better handling, more speed, more off-road or track capability or even better fuel economy. For the purposes of this list, performance means one thing; getting where you are going sooner. Consider the following top pick performance upgrades if you want to put more power to the ground: Cold-air Intake - Factory air boxes are restrictive and are usually more about packaging under the hood than f...
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