Maintenance

Rust is never a good thing. It’s the product of a chemical reaction between oxygen and metal (usually the iron in the steel parts of your car), and it compromises the integrity of your vehicle. Left unchecked, rust may eventually destroy it. Your gas tank is particularly susceptible to rust,…

One of the most basic yet most important pieces of routine maintenance to run on your vehicle is an oil change. Since you should change your oil filter along with your oil a few times a year, knowing how to use an oil filter removal tool is a useful skill…

You put your foot down on the accelerator and your vehicle responds instantly — good. But then you put your foot down on the brake pedal and something’s not quite right. Whether the issue is a squealing noise or a longer stopping distance than before, it likely indicates that it’s…

Your New Year’s resolutions shouldn’t just be for you. They should be for your vehicle, too. So let’s set four New Year’s car maintenance resolutions right now. 1. Check Your Tire Pressure Once a week, whip out your tire gauge, do four squats, one by each tire, and check the…

No snowmobile track lasts forever, and depending on how and where you ride, you may have to replace the track on your machine sooner than expected. The tricky thing is that there’s no hard-and-fast guide to how many miles or how many seasons a track will last. You simply have…

While cabin air filters are often overlooked during routine maintenance, most vehicles on the road today have them. And it’s too bad that they’re sometimes forgotten, because adding a regular cabin car air filter replacement to your maintenance schedule is one of the easier ways to care for your vehicle…

Oil plays a key role in the health of your car’s engine. It helps keep the engine lubricated and prevents all the moving components from building up too much heat. Over time, you may observe signs of your car burning oil. It’s important to identify and remedy this problem, as…

Do you know what causes tire dry rot? Did you know that tire dry rot is a potential issue with older tires? Here’s everything you need to know about what causes tire dry rot and when it’s time to replace your tires, even if the tread isn’t worn. What Is…

Car parts that are more likely to break in the winter can cause frustrating issues on cold, snowy mornings. Or worse, they could leave you stranded. If you live where it gets cold, then now is the time to prepare so you can be ready if those parts and systems…

An air filter might not seem like an essential component, but it’s more important than one might think. Driving without an air filter is possible, but it’s definitely not a good idea, as this component keeps all kinds of debris out of your climate control system and keeps cabin air…