Maintenance

The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve plays a vital role in keeping pollutants out of the environment and maintaining the overall health of your car’s engine. It works to prevent the formation of nitrogen oxide (NOx) gases, and it works pretty hard. Over time, the valve itself can accumulate carbon…

There are some parts of a vehicle that, when failing, do not need to be immediately replaced. A water pump is not one of those parts. Due to the vital role the pump plays in cooling the engine, if it stops working, there will be fast consequences including possible all-out…

Does your car ride more like a bouncy house than an automobile? Does your front end sound like 14 pennies in a tin cup every time you hit a bump? If so, then chances are you need to replace your front struts. Most vehicles today use a specialized suspension system…

Working hydraulics are necessary for proper vehicle operation and safety. A hydraulic hose is tasked with handling liquid pressure and flow, and if a hose failure occurs, it can affect connected components and endanger the driver. Knowing how to determine if your vehicle needs a hydraulic hose repair or replacement…

Your car is composed of multiple moving parts with many dependent on fluids to keep them lubricated. Likely, you know the importance of changing your oil, replacing the battery and checking tires on a regular basis. But there are three top car problems you may overlook, especially if you don’t…

Nearly every moving part in your car has a bearing of some sort. When most people think of bearings, they think of big ball bearing assemblies like what you find on the front wheel hubs, but there are many different types of bearings, and how you maintain them varies by…

Surface rust is another name for hydrated iron oxide, which develops when iron reacts with water and oxygen. All surfaces that contain iron are prone to rusting, and other metals can be affected in similar ways. The term “surface rust” describes what’s usually noticed first: slight patches of brown, black…

Logically, preparing hay balers has to be done before the sun shines. As fall descends upon us, mowers, rakes, tedders, and hay balers are going to get their workout for the season. Some might suggest preparing mowing equipment and hay balers a month in advance of mowing, but you should…

An EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system is tasked with managing emissions and pollution from modern vehicles. Introduced in 1970 to help make gasoline cars run cleaner, the system was adapted to enable diesel engines to reduce noxious oxide in later years. Today, EGR systems are widespread and play an integral…

Good UTV maintenance includes checking your battery to make sure it’s charged and ready to go. Just like the battery in your car, your UTV’s battery will eventually need to be replaced, so here’s what you need to know about choosing the right battery for your UTV. Lead Acid Batteries…