Category: Car Maintenance

As drivers, we know it’s important to maintain our vehicles. But between work, the kids, and the dozens of other things we’d rather be doing, basic car maintenance can often fall to the wayside. But did you know that taking care of your vehicle not only helps it perform better, it also could mean money…

Performing basic car maintenance tasks can keep your car running more efficiently, saving you money, extending the life of your car and keeping you safe. Some of these tasks and checks should be done at regular scheduled times, whereas others should be done when your car reaches a certain mileage. You may want to consult…

Auto maintenance is a year-round concern, but extra caution is required in those parts of the country where winter brings freezing temperatures, heavy snows and hazardous driving conditions. Here are 10 vehicle maintenance issues that are more common in cold weather – and some helpful tips. 1. Tire Traction One of the worst feelings you…

Though there are several ways to lay out the components of an auto air conditioner, you’ll always find five essential parts. A typical layout is shown in Fig. 1. In order to troubleshoot your system, you’ll have to be able to identify the components and have some idea what they do: 1. Compressor. The compressor…

These auto air conditioning maintenance tips will help keep your car keep its cool, including how air conditioning works and a trouble-shooter’s guide to automobile air conditioning. Other than a radio, auto air conditioning is the most popular new-car accessory today. Over 75% of all pride and joys roll out of the showroom with “factory…

TROUBLE-SHOOTER’S GUIDE TO AUTO AIR CONDITIONING Symptom: Fan doesn’t operate. Problem: Electrical problem. Remedy: Replace fuse, wire or fan motor, as necessary. Symptom: Fan operates but air isn’t at all cool. Problem: Compressor not operating. Remedy: A. Check for broken V-belt, replace if necessary. B. If compressor spins but clutch doesn’t engage, check fuses in…

Auto air conditioning maintenance can prevent system failure and save you the major expense of a new AC system for your car or truck. Why is it important to maintain my car’s air conditioning system? Regular auto air conditioning maintenance enables proper system refrigerant and lubrication levels to be met which reduce the risk of…

Before buying a used car, it’s important to check the tires to see if they’re excessively worn, improperly mounted, or have any other major issues. But what about mismatched tires? Is that a problem? Ideally, you want all four tires to match in both type and wear, but a set of mismatched tires isn’t a…

Automotive batteries come in many shapes and sizes, but their operating principles are remarkably similar. In this Tech Center installment, we’ll look at the basic automotive battery. Then we’ll close by discussing ways to maintain your battery to ensure a long life. The modern automotive battery is a lead-acid storage design. In short, it’s an…

»Start the Countdown Car Engine Image Gallery Engines need a check-up every now and then, and they also require some regular maintenance to keep them in good running condition. The majority of the time most of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking about our engines. We hop into the car, turn the key…