WHY IS CHANGING AN OIL FILTER SO IMPORTANT?
We’ve long departed from the 3,000-mile oil change; most automakers now suggest longer oil change intervals, usually every 5,000, 7,500...
COLD-WEATHER BATTERY CARE
Car batteries work in tandem with the rest of your starting and charging system to ensure your engine reliably turns over when you want...
HOW TO RECHARGE A DEAD CAR BATTERY SAFELY AND QUICKLY
Having to recharge a dead car battery after turning the key in your vehicle and hearing not even a click from the starter is a...
BAD BRAKE PADS: 3 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Bad brake pads aren’t the most difficult components on your car that you’ll ever need to replace, but they’re definitely among the most...
KNOW-HOW NOTES: ALL ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE TAPE
There are many, many different types of automotive tape, along with grades for each. While we would not attempt to discuss all the many...
TIRE WEAR: IS THIS NORMAL?
Tires are, unfortunately, considered consumable material on a car. Along with things like filters, windshield wipers and fluids, you...
FAILING BATTERY TERMINAL ENDS: SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS
Vehicle electrical problems mean you’re not going anywhere. Most such issues often have something to do with the car battery, although...
IF YOUR CAR BATTERY WON’T HOLD A CHARGE, TRY THESE 4 STEPS
As important as the engine is to your vehicle, it’s the battery that routes voltage to the starter, which turns over the engine. The...
