Boat enthusiasts know there’s nothing quite like spending a day out on the water, but mechanical issues can bring that fun to a grinding halt. Because your boat’s motor is exposed to some of the harshest conditions, regular outboard motor repair and maintenance is essential. Here are six things you…
Summer’s Here: How to Check Tire Pressure in Three Simple Steps
As summer approaches and the weather warms up, your tire pressure fluctuates rapidly, regardless of your driving habits. Knowing how to check tire pressure can go a long way toward helping your tires last longer, keeping a good grip on the road and improving your fuel economy. Seasons of Change…
Hybrid Vehicle Service: What Goes Into A Remanufactured Battery Pack?
Hybrid-powered vehicles that combine traditional combustion engines with electric motors and high-voltage batteries first entered the market nearly two decades ago. These pioneers – first, the Honda Insight in 2000 and then the Toyota Prius in 2001 – were hardly mainstream products in those early years, but the hybrid drivetrain…
How To Prepare Your Car For Summer
Wondering how to prepare your car for summer? The season’s warm weather can be hard on your ride, placing stress on everything from its air conditioner to its battery. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help your vehicle cruise through the heat without breaking a sweat. Read on…
5 Oil Myths Ready To Kill Your Car
Humankind has been using oil for at least 4,000 years, and oil myths go back just as far. Ancient people believed crude oil had medicinal benefits. Marco Polo, around the turn of the 14th century, discovered camel drivers using it to treat mange. And the first Venezuelan oil export was…
Voiding A Vehicle Warranty: How To Avoid It
Warranties are used to protect consumers and manufacturers and encourage good vehicle maintenance. But it’s important to ask questions about voiding a vehicle warranty — you might be surprised by steps you can take while still following the rules. Here are a few practices to follow for keeping your warranty…
How to Fix a Garage Door: Five Common Problems and Solutions
Automatic garage doors are a common modern convenience. When they’re working properly, they open with the simple press of a button. Over time, however, these doors may become stuck, make too much noise or operate too quickly, among other problems. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how to fix a…
Bringing Your Car to the Mechanic, Even if You’re a Do-It-Yourselfer
Do-it-yourselfers take pride in the fact that they can fix practically anything around the house, from garden equipment to the family car and everything in between. As a DIYer, you might know how to check and replace your brakes, but the question is: At what point should you take your…
What Is High Mileage Oil And Do You Need It?
Tasked with shopping for oil change supplies, the number of engine oil types and varieties can be mind-boggling. Conventional oil, synthetic oil, oil for cars newer than 2012, high mileage oil, detergent oil, recycled oil and more — is it just hype or marketing? Ask for advice and you’ll likely…
EGR Valves & Coolers Are Core To Maintaining Clean Diesel Emissions
It used to be when you heard someone say “diesel,” the word “dirty” was usually in close proximity. Those were the old days. Today’s modern diesel engines, including those found in popular medium duty vehicles, have been engineered to reduce those dirty emissions, including particulate matter (soot) and oxides of…