Month: March 2015
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Is it necessary to install tire pressure monitoring system?
Have you ever wondered if it is necessary to install tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for your car? Is there anything about TPMS we should know? This article will answer these questions. If you car had a low flat tire,what would happen? Keeping a normal tire pressure can make driving safer. An abnormal tire pressure…
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How to Refold a Sun Shade
Automotive sun shades protect your car from harmful ultraviolet rays that dry out your upholstery and dashboard and cause them to deteriorate and crack. Sun shades also block heat, allowing your car to cool much quicker after sitting in the sun for several hours. Cooler air in your vehicle needs less time to recirculate through…
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Poor Fuel Economy
Is your vehicle delivering poor fuel economy? Have you noticed a gradual or sudden drop in the mileage you were once getting? The following are common causes of poor fuel economy that may or may not turn on your Check Engine Light or cause a loss of fuel economy: Sluggish Oxygen Sensors The oxygen sensors…
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Oil Leakage Problem
Have you ever noticed a puddle of oil under your car and wonder where it is coming from? In general, an oil leakage can be a sign of serious problems with an engine, or it can result from improper maintenance. Depending on the type and size of the leakage, engine performance could suffer or the…
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How to Make Your Own Roof Crossbars
DIY Roof Rails (for any vehicle with side rails). Roof rails are necessary for any car-top accessory, like cargo baskets, ski racks, or bike racks. And they can be pricey: a pair of rails from the main manufacturers regularly costs somewhere around $100, and often require additional parts like vehicle-specific brackets just to attach them.…
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Silencing the Noisy Muffler
It doesn’t take much to diagnose a loud muffler. You can easily hear this problem, and in some instances, you can even see it too. You may find it in the form of either a tailpipe left to drag behind your vehicle or a loose exhaust. The noise may already bother you enough, but it’s…
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Winterize Your Car
Tips on How To Winterize Your Car or Truck BEFORE Cold Weather Arrives: Check the battery terminals and cables. If the terminals are corroded, or the cables are loose, clean or replace them to assure good electrical contact. Many no-starts are caused by poor terminal connections or a weak battery. Check the battery state-of-charge. Testing…
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Winter Car Maintenance Tips
Winter means slowing down for ice and slush, scraping off the car in the morning, and digging your vehicle out of a snow bank. It’s work, but there are some things you can do now to make your job easier through the winter months. These winter car maintenance tips will help keep you and your…
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Windshield Protection
Windshield Armor… the best protection you’ll never see Driving on today’s highways can be a hazardous business – especially for your vehicle’s windshield. Introducing Windshield Armor, the first and only optically clear protection film designed for automotive windshields. This patent-pending product absorbs the impact of standard road hazards – significantly reducing the occurrences of rock…
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Windshield Cover
We’ve all been there in the winter, scraping the windshield. If you’re well prepared you have a nice long scraper and gloves, but if you are unprepared you’re freezing your hands trying to scrape the frozen stuff away with a CD case or your driver’s license. Either way the windshield ice is an annoyance of…