Most people know that they need to take their vehicles in for routine oil changes. In fact, oil changes are one of the most common preventative maintenance practices performed at an auto mechanic or repair shop. Today we’re going to take a brief look into the world of motor oil and find out just why this greasy substance is so important to the life of your car.
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14
May
2013
The Importance of Motor Oil
25
Apr
2013
Road Trip Preparation
As temperatures begin to rise and summer approaches, many families start to plan road trips to different vacation destinations. Whether its to an amusement park, a family home, the mountains or the sea, many families choose to drive in order to enjoy the beauty of the countryside and avoid the expense of flying.
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12
Apr
2013
Spring Vehicle Maintenance
During the winter months, it is often easy to forget or ignore some of your car’s most basic maintenance needs. The harsh weather and cold temperatures do little to invite you to spend extra time outside with your car. However, now that your car has made it safely through the winter, it’s time to do some routine maintenance to help your car recover from the harsh conditions it has endured.
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28
Mar
2013
Telltale Signs You Need New Brakes
Good brakes in good condition are essential to your safety and the safety of your car. It is important that you can depend on your brakes to get you through any unexpected obstacles on the road. There are a few ways to help you know when it is time to replace your brakes. When you see these signs, make sure that you take your car in to your auto mechanic to make sure that your car can be safely driven on the road.
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20
Mar
2013
Tips to Extending the Life of Your Battery
Your battery is a vital part of your car. If it dies, nothing else works, causing major hassle and frustration. That headache, along with the fact that batteries are full of toxic chemicals that must be specially disposed off after they die, means that you want to extend the life of your battery for as long as possible. Here are a few simple tips that will keep your battery running for as long as possible.
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11
Mar
2013
Safe Winter Braking
Icy and snowy conditions can cause havoc on the roads. Whenever you are driving in extreme winter conditions it is good to know how to handle your brakes so that you can come to complete and safe stops no matter what obstacles the weather or road may throw your way.
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28
Feb
2013
Auto Maintenance Myths Debunked (part 2)
21
Feb
2013
Auto Maintenance Myths Debunked (part 1)
14
Feb
2013
History of Cars (Part 2)
07
Feb
2013
