Spills, greasy food, ink, pet stains, all of these are potential hazards to your upholstery. Once these stains set in, ordinary cleaners are not going to get very far in removing them. You need something designed to clean car upholstery specifically, penetrate the stain and remove it without damaging the…
We don’t typically see too much grease on modern vehicles, but only because it’s hidden inside maintenance-free replace-it-when-it-breaks components. On older vehicles, aftermarket parts, farm equipment and other gear, you’ll find grease fittings everywhere. There are many types of grease, but can you mix grease? For example, you might have…
How long should headlights last before you replace the bulbs? The answer varies depending on what type of headlights your car has. Here’s how long different types of headlights last and why it can be tricky to determine how long they should last before they need to be replaced. Halogen…
Without tires, your vehicle is pretty much useless. And when you think about it, it’s kind of incredible that something inflatable and hollow can not only hold a very heavy hunk of metal and passengers without bursting, but can actually carry them for thousands and thousands of miles reliably. But…
Cars these days can do a lot, but despite being high-tech machines with hundreds of sensors, they aren’t great communicators. Often times your vehicle speaks in code, flashing a check engine light to let you know you need to plug in a code reader to find out what’s wrong. And…
Proper filter maintenance is essential for keeping your car in working order and each needs to be changed following the manufacturer’s recommendations. Even following those guidelines, how you use your vehicle might mean you need to change some filters more often. If you drive in harsh conditions, then your filters…
A clear view of the road is essential to safely operating a car. With rain, snow, dirt and bugs fighting to block your view, a good pair of windshield wipers is indispensable. Before you start thinking about how to change windshield wipers, you should first identify which wiper blades you’ll…
There are several types of car filters that keep your vehicle running smoothly. Filters are important because they keep dirt and other debris that’s on the road and in the air away from crucial engine components. Ever wondered how many filters your car has? Here’s a list of the Oil…
Electric cars, particularly pure electric vehicles operating without a supplementary gasoline generator, offer comparatively little maintenance to the typical passenger vehicle. There are fewer moving parts, a reduced number of fluids and extended brake wear intervals, thanks to regenerative braking. Still, there are a few electric car maintenance items that…
The winter is a notoriously rough time for your car’s charging system. Maybe you’ve noticed the telltale signs that something’s wrong: dimming headlights, a hard start, or that “click, click, click” with no start at all. Batteries generally get the most attention of the components involved in charging, but what…