Category: Car Maintenance

The easiest way to help ensure satisfactory mileage and performance from your Goodyear tires is to give them a simple, monthly inspection for proper inflation, even treadwear, and damage. -Maintain Proper Inflation Pressure in Your Tires Proper inflation pressure is necessary for optimum tire performance, safety, and fuel economy. To maintain proper inflation pressure, frequently…

Everyone is looking for innovative ways to save money. Many car repair jobs are best left to the professionals, but here are five maintenance tasks that you can take on yourself, even if you’ve never so much as picked up a wrench. Important note: Before you do anything, buy a repair manual for your car.…

Welcome to the World of Car Care Whether or not you pump your own gas, your car probably receives less attention than it should. Regular maintenance checks and simple service can greatly reduce the expense of car ownership. Most of the checks and services described here can be done at little or no cost. Best…

Wheel balancing, also known as tire balancing, is the process of equalizing the weight of the combined tire and wheel assembly so that it spins smoothly at high speed. Balancing involves putting the wheel/tire assembly on a balancer, which centers the wheel and spins it to determine where the weights should go. In essence, wheels…

Although car battery problems are often associated with cold weather, Consumer Reports magazine says actually heat is a bigger enemy of car batteries and will take a bigger toll on performance and reserve capacity. The magazine recommends that vehicle owners in hotter parts of the country have their car battery tested after two years of…

Fuel injectors are part of the engine’s fuel injection system. As fuel is drawn from the tank, it passes through the filter and is sent to the injectors, which spray fuel into the cylinders. Misfiring, rough idling, hesitation and loss of power indicate dirty fuel injectors, reports the website AA1Car. This also reduces fuel economy.…

A transmission flush has become a routine vehicle maintenance procedure. Manufacturers now recommend performing a transmission flush once every 30,000 miles. Transmission flushes offer many advantages to vehicles that allow them to function more effectively as well as last longer. Fluid Removal and Replacement The process of a transmission flush is a complete exchange of…

It’s never too early to learn the ABCs of car care, says the Car Care Council. A – Always follow a preventative vehicle maintenance plan. B – Be sure to have your car inspected when you suspect there is a problem. C – Correct the problem to help avoid the inconvenience and potential safety hazards…

Proper care and maintenance of your sunroof is important in preserving its appearance and operational longevity. Upkeep couldn’t be simpler, given today’s modern manufacturing processes, materials, and technology! By following the manufacturer’s instructions (usually found in your warranty card), your sunroof will provide many years of service… and probably outlast your car or truck! POP-UP…

Suction devices, in the past sometimes called “plumber’s helpers” or “glazier’s helpers,” are tools that use a vacuum to draw out a dent in metal, returning the panel to its pre-dented condition. They are more effective on large expanses of metal — such as door and wing panels, hoods and trunks — than on smaller…