Category: Car Maintenance

DIY Car Maintenance: Replace Wiper Blades Replacing the wiper blades is very simple. Just lift up on the arm. Put a piece of cardboard here to protect the windshield in case the wiper slams back down. There’s a small clip, squeeze it in, and remove the blade. And then, of course, reverse the process, clips…

How time flies! We are in the changeover period between autumn and winter in the twinkling of an eye. People on the street all put on winter clothes. However, people need change outfit, so does a car. It is not changing “clothe” but change car maintenance ways. Car maintenance should change accord to the seasons.…

Your car or truck’s tires work very hard. Tires are the only link between the vehicle and the road, and they must handle the forces of acceleration, braking and turning for a vehicle that weighs a couple of tons! Of course you’re going to see tire wear, but the longer you can make your tires…

How to ensure a long, trouble-free operation of your car’s air conditioning system Maintaining your air conditioning system means that you always have enough refrigerant to properly do the job. Small leaks in the vehicle’s air conditioning system allow the refrigerant to escape and the system can’t cool the air as well. Keeping Cool recommends…

It’s hard to understand how much maintenance and upkeep a vehicle takes until you own one. First-time car owners are not always prepared for the many routine problems that they may need to fix, or know what to look for when a problem arises. Want to be a car owner that knows how to keep…

There’s a wealth of misinformation circulating about automotive repair. Every time a question it asked, it seems like a new answer is given. Add amateur mechanics and unethical auto repair shops to the already confusing conversation, and it’s tough to get a straight answer. Not only could this result in you paying for unnecessary services,…

Trying to remember all your appointments, important dates and phone numbers is commendable, if hardly possible. That’s a major reason you carry a smartphone; its ability to make calls has almost become an ancillary feature. So, considering what you already need to keep sorted, you might think you don’t have the head space for a…

Preventive Auto Maintenance When replacing tires, MAP and vehicle manufacturers suggest that the replacement tires match or exceed the OEM speed and load rating designation. If tires of different speed rating designations are mixed on the same vehicle, the tires may vary in handling characteristics. Do not mix different speed rating designations on the same…

As tires turn and repeatedly come into contact with the surface of the road, tiny bits of rubber break off and over time these bits add up to significant wear. Ideally, a tire should wear evenly across the entire tread surface, but when a tire is not balanced, aligned or inflated properly, uneven wear occurs.…

Auto mechanics and public safety officials stress the importance of tire maintenance, but not all drivers take the time to routinely inspect tires and practice good tire safety. Here are some of the best suggestions for keeping your tires in good shape to limit hazards and costs over time. 1. Routinely Check Tire Tread. To…