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- Car Fluid Levels: How to Check and Maintain
- Oil Changing Tips: How Often Should I Change My Oil?
- Recycling Your Car's Oil (And Other Parts): What's the Right Way to Do It?
- How to Change Your Car's Oil: 7 Simple Steps
- Demystifying Oil: Synthetic Oil Versus Non-Synthetic Oil
- Buying Car Insurance: 11 Expert Tips
- Buying Car Insurance: How Does It Work?
- Guide To Understanding Car Insurance Rates
- Check Engine Light: What Is It Telling You?
- Using Car Insurance To Avoid Car Insurance Lawsuits
- Top Car Test Drive Tips From The Pros
- Car Smog Checks: How To Pass
- Top Car Maintenance Mistakes
- Oil Change Tips & Tricks
| Car Fluid Levels: How to Check and Maintain Posted: 03 Oct 2013 01:45 PM PDT  Fluids are the lifeblood of your car. Besides being necessary for many of the mechanical components in your car to serve their tasks, fluids also cool, lubricate, and protect them from premature failure. Though your car has many types of fluid, it’s important to investigate any leaks. They’re often early signals of mechanical problems... |
| Oil Changing Tips: How Often Should I Change My Oil? Posted: 03 Oct 2013 01:43 PM PDT  Whether you’re a do-it-yourselfer and handle your own oil changes — or have this messy, not-fun job handled by a service shop — it’s important to know when to change, why to change, and what to watch out for: When should you change your oil? This varies from vehicle to vehicle, and manufacturer to manufacturer, but the... |
| Recycling Your Car's Oil (And Other Parts): What's the Right Way to Do It? Posted: 03 Oct 2013 01:40 PM PDT  You might find the proper disposal of old parts and fluids a dilemma, especially if you like to do your own car repairs and maintenance. Automotive fluids are highly toxic and can’t just be put in the garbage or poured down the sewer drain. Where do you get rid of these toxins in a way that does the least harm to the planet and your... |
| How to Change Your Car's Oil: 7 Simple Steps Posted: 03 Oct 2013 01:36 PM PDT Here’s the bummer: Your car needs periodic maintenance, which means, you have to do more than just fill it up with gas every other day and vacuum it out before a big date. Now, for the good news. The most basic maintenance of all — the oil change — is simple enough for the average car owner to do at home. Whether you change your... |
| Demystifying Oil: Synthetic Oil Versus Non-Synthetic Oil Posted: 03 Oct 2013 01:35 PM PDT Are you puzzled about the types of motor oil available? Wondering if you’re choosing the right one for your car? Here’s a crash course, so to speak: Multi-viscosity or straight-weight. Multi-viscosity oils are those denoted by two numbers with a ‘W-‘ in between (for example, 10W-30 or 20W-50). The ‘W’ originally...  |
| Buying Car Insurance: 11 Expert Tips Posted: 03 Oct 2013 01:30 PM PDT  Some things are never simple. Insurance, for example: there are so many variables in the insurance world that make choosing the best insurance policy for you and your vehicle becomes a dizzying dilemma. From which agent you use, to which company, to what types of policy, and which optional coverage policies you pick, the cost and quality of your... |
| Buying Car Insurance: How Does It Work? Posted: 03 Oct 2013 01:28 PM PDT  Shopping for insurance is almost as important as shopping for the car itself. There are good deals and not-so-good deals, not to mention different types of coverage. To get the best deal for you, you need to do some research — and to follow some basic hints: Get real. Before you begin shopping, you need to be realistic about your driving... |
| Guide To Understanding Car Insurance Rates Posted: 03 Oct 2013 01:16 PM PDT  Whether you’re buying car insurance for the first time or are a long-time insured looking to see where you can save money, taking a few minutes to understanding car insurance rates is probably a wise investment. While the variables that auto insurers weigh when determining a premium for a vehicle are fairly consistent across the industry... |
| Check Engine Light: What Is It Telling You? Posted: 03 Oct 2013 11:00 AM PDT  If you see the 'Check Engine' light in your instrument cluster, how much should you worry? It's a common question, one that every mechanic hears repeatedly. And the answer is: It depends on what the light is doing. Glowing If the light--technically known as a Malfunction Indicator Lamp--is illuminated with a steady glow, that means that there's... |
| Using Car Insurance To Avoid Car Insurance Lawsuits Posted: 03 Oct 2013 10:20 AM PDT  Owning and driving a car entails a certain amount of responsibility, not the least of which is the requirement to carry at least the minimum amount of auto insurance in your state. What many people fail to realize, however, is that skimping on liability insurance can become a very costly mistake in the event of an accident where they are at-fault... |
| Top Car Test Drive Tips From The Pros Posted: 03 Oct 2013 08:24 AM PDT  So you want to buy a new car? Or a car that's new to you? You'll want to test drive it first, and we have some tips on how to make the most of your time with the car. Of course, you shouldn't just show up and expect to learn everything you'll need to know to make your purchase--there's homework to do before the drive. These are our top test drive... |
| Posted: 03 Oct 2013 03:18 AM PDT  If your state or local government mandates car smog checks, you already know the fear of your vehicle failing. It could mean some pricey repairs just to keep the car compliant and licensed for the road. Taking some precautions will go a long way, and we have simple tips on how to pass. Identify the culprits. Though we always advocate for regular... |
| Posted: 03 Oct 2013 03:15 AM PDT  Ask any owner of the several well-documented, million-mile cars how their vehicles lasted so long. We presume none will advocate years of car maintenance mistakes as the key to long car life. Steer clear of these mistakes to keep rolling. Ignoring oil and other fluid/filter changes. It is so fundamental and yet so ignored. Procrastinating oil and... |
| Posted: 03 Oct 2013 03:13 AM PDT There is no better way to prolong engine life and extend its efficiency than with regular oil changes. If you show your car the love firsthand, these oil change tips and tricks make it less of a chore. Where to begin. Your owners manual will list the exact oil capacity for your engine, as well as specific weights of oil allowed or required... |
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