You’re cruising down the road, perhaps going to work or simply enjoying your day off, when all of a sudden great plumes of steam start rolling out from under the hood of your car; what do you do? Do you freak out and panic, perhaps slam on your brakes in the middle of traffic or […]
Category: Car Maintenance
Easy Maintenance For Used Cars You Can Do Yourself
Car maintenance can seem daunting for anyone who isn’t familiar with rummaging around the engine under the hood – even more so when a jack is required, and you have to scoot beneath several thousand pounds of metal, rubber, and plastic. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Not every vehicle out there is […]
Curb Appeal: Get Full Value With Our Pre-Sale Checklist
Selling your vehicle can be a daunting process, but there are a few simple things to keep in mind as you prepare to put yours on the market. Generally speaking, selling to a dealer is going to require less pre-sale maintenance. Dealers are less likely to be put off by cosmetic defects and have the […]
Make Your Car Look New Again With These Detailing Tips & Tricks
You may be thinking to yourself, “Maybe it’s time to sell my car,” and if you’re ready to start the process, you’ll want to do a little prep work first. Getting your vehicle ready to sell means giving it a makeover so that it wows potential buyers the moment they lay eyes on it. After […]
Brace Yourselves: Winter is Coming, and You’ll Need Tires
Winter is guaranteed to arrive once a year and wreak havoc upon our streets. Once the snow and ice melts, life can return to a resemblance of normalcy, but until that happens, precautions have to be taken to make sure you get through it in one piece. In many ways, the process of preparing for […]
Gobs of Goo: Let’s Talk Grease
When working on a vehicle, few things are worse than reaching for some anti-seize lubricant or bearing grease only to discover that you don’t have any. Most of us make sure we have the right parts ready when we’re working on something – it’s easy to remember spark plugs when you’re replacing one because that’s […]
Car Care: It’s All About Timing
While there is a lot of simple auto-maintenance that you can easily tackle by yourself at home, there are other sorts of service that require much more expertise. Even with things that you probably don’t want to mess with in your driveway, it’s still important to understand how everything works so that you’ll know what […]
Get Familiar with Your Car’s Precious Bodily Fluids
Allow me to paint a picture for you: it’s 7 am on a Monday morning, you’re dragging hard from enjoying your weekend and running a bit late for work; you get to your car and notice a pool of strange, brown fluid slowly drying below your vehicle. Your first thought is a string of expletives; […]
Armchair Grease Monkeys Agree: Nissan Makes DIY Maintenance Easy
If you’re a person who enjoys DIY car maintenance, the emergence of complex electronic vehicle systems may feel like a deterrent, but even the newest cars still contain basic components that are easy to take care of yourself. Performing a Nissan oil change isn’t for the typical owner, but if you have the right tools […]
A Driver’s Guide to Vehicle Maintenance Intervals
You’ve got the keys to a shiny new car in the palm of your hand, and the last thing you’re thinking of is your vehicle’s maintenance schedule. Whether you just purchased a brand new car or you’ve found the ideal car on a used car lot near you, understanding maintenance intervals is imperative for the […]
A Step-By-Step Guide to Nissan Maintenance: Transmission Fluid Edition
What’s your favorite Nissan model? Whether you have a workhorse like the Titan sitting in your driveway, a family-friendly SUV like the Pathfinder, or an efficient and comfortable sedan like the Altima, one of the best ways to ensure your Nissan’s longevity is to stay current with its routine maintenance. While most drivers are pretty […]
Fixing a Camry’s Leaking Valve Cover Gasket
A leaking valve cover gasket could be caused by the gasket itself failing or other causes such as excessive oil pressure. In this case, we will be looking at how to change said valve cover gasket as part of Toyota Camry Service, which will usually solve any leaking issues. Depending on the year and trim […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Fuel Injector Cleaners
The old maxim still holds true: if you take good care of your car, it will take good care of you. Proper maintenance and service, along with safe driving practices, will keep your vehicle running for a long time and keep it in great condition so it will get you wherever you need to go. […]
Car Care 101: Your Alternator and You
It takes a lot of different moving parts and mechanical systems, all working together, to get your vehicle to run and move for you. One of the most important parts under your car’s hood is the alternator, though it’s an oft-misunderstood piece of equipment. The alternator essentially provides electricity to all of the different systems […]
The Importance of Regular Oil Changes
Your vehicle is an investment and, like any solid investment, requires regular maintenance to ensure its longevity and usefulness. At the top of that maintenance list should be regular oil changes, which you can either do yourself or take to a dealer or local mechanic by merely conducting a quick search for an “oil change […]
Your Guide to Spark Plugs
Did you know that without spark plugs, your vehicle won’t run (unless it is a diesel, like many trucks from Ford, Chevy, and other manufacturers)? Spark plugs may be among the smallest engine components, but they are a key element in making a gasoline engine run. An internal combustion engine operates by mixing fuel and […]
Everything You Need to Know About Transmission Service
Everyone knows about routine vehicle maintenance, such as oil changes, fluids, and brake pad replacements. But did you know that you need to have your transmission checked every now and then too? It’s important to find a certified technician who offers transmission services for your vehicle. If you think you need to have your vehicle […]
9 Tips for Finding Good Car Service
Having maintenance and repairs done on your vehicle is just a part of car ownership. Even the most serious and dedicated Gear-Heads still need help from professional mechanics and shops sometimes – there are only so many diagnostics you can run yourself, and with some issues, a second-opinion always helps. Finding the right service shop […]
The History and Evolution of Car Batteries
Automobiles are amazing and intricate works of machinery that are enjoyed by a massive amount of people globally. No other form of transportation offers the amount of freedom that vehicles do, and there is an enormous amount of different options available. Whether it be a car, truck, SUV, van, or even a bus, there is […]
Ways You Might be Forgetting to Care for Your Car
Properly taking care of a vehicle is perhaps the single most important thing you can do when it comes to owning a car – aside from driving safely. And yet, for many people, car maintenance is the last thing they want to think about. I get it – after a long day of work, the […]