A single car can have over 30,000 individual parts that all work together to make your car run. However, some of these parts require more maintenance than others. Here we are going to go over 5 of the most commonly replaced car parts. Oil and Oil Filter- It should come as no surprise that these…
You spent a lot of time researching cars before making your purchase. Buying a car is a long term commitment so you want to make sure you get the most out of your vehicle. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of your car. Keep it Clean- When your car is…
It is estimated that the average age of a passenger vehicle in the United States is about 11 years. Thus, it is becoming more common every day for people to have vehicles that have 100,000 miles on the odometer or even more. Here are our five tips to help you make it to this 100,000k…
Contaminated oil can lead to many vehicle issues. These issues can ultimately lead to engine damage which can be costly to repair as anyone who has ever had to have their engine repaired or replaced knows. If you had a bad oil filter, then the contaminants will build up rather quickly inside the engine. This…
If there’s one thing about owning a vintage car that worries some people, it is the lack of knowledge on how to fix simple problems. Because cars nowadays are so different from the cars of yesterday, a stock knowledge on car repair and troubleshooting may not be sufficient. What if you decided to take your…
There are many benefits to owning an older car. The first of which is that it saves you the expense of buying a new vehicle sooner than necessary. Next, it has been “broken in” so to speak. This means that there is no period of adjustment as there is with a newer car. Nonetheless, older…
With the constant change in oil prices, car owners are always concerned about how they can save gas and money while driving. This post will give you tips on how you can reduce your gas consumption and save money. Always have your car tuned-up regularly. If your engine is in bad operating condition it will…
Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow. Sound familiar? This is the mantra many car owners use when it comes to oil changes. However, regular oil changes are one of the most important things you can do to extend the life of your car. With this in mind, the total car care…
If you’ve ever found yourself checking that dipstick and wondering why oil seems to disappear almost as fast as you can put it into your engine, then you are not alone. Many drivers have this problem. A car that has too little oil in it can suffer severe damage as bare metal parts scrape and…
Apart from adding gas to an automobile, changing a car’s oil is one of the first maintenance jobs that many people learn. In fact, it is so common that many find it hard to believe that some very critical mistakes can be made during this “super easy” process. To help you learn from your mistakes…
