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The Clean Air Act of 1970, as amended in 1990, called for vast changes to the law including an extended warranty of sorts. This little known provision of the law extends the warranty period to 8 years and 80,000 miles, which has the potential to same consumers money on big ticket replacement parts like the …
More than any other time of year, the weather takes its toll on cars heavily in winter. Everything from being stranded out in the cold, not having too many passing vehicles that can stop and help you out, the added costs for towing and spares and repairs are instances that you will want to avoid. …
Getting your car serviced by a professional mechanic is something that you should do once in every six months or so, depending on how many miles you draw from the vehicle. There are some things that are best left to the professionals simply because you may not have the tools, the expertise, or the time …
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If your car won’t start or takes several key turns before starting, you could have a malfunctioning or damaged starter. If you want to be absolutely sure the problem with with your starter and not some other part of the car, you can troubleshoot it a few different ways. Look for Symptoms of Starter Failure …
In automotive cooling systems, a mixture of water and antifreeze circulates from the bottom of the radiator up the lower radiator hose to the water pump, which pushes it through the water passages in the cylinder block to absorb heat and keep cylinder bores and pistons from overheating. The water then moves up to the …
Regular maintenance of a vehicle can become pretty expensive, as there are oil changes, replacement of tires, replenishment of various fluids, and of course any repairs that might arise. If you’re looking to save some money on car or truck maintenance, then one way to save is to perform certain services yourself. You don’t have …
Extending the life of a car’s transmission always starts with changing the transmission fluid out periodically. Changing the transmission fluid in your vehicle is just as important as changing the oil; neglecting to do so can lead to overheating and damage to the internal parts of the engine. Before getting started, make sure you have …
Over time, brake fluid deteriorates to the point that it will lose its effectiveness in the lines of the brake system components. Most automobile owners never realize that changing the brake fluid in their vehicles is just as important as changing the other fluids. The brakes of your automobile are the most important part of …
Car brakes typically last for at least 30,000 miles. Some drivers have reported that their tires have even lasted as long as 100,000 miles. Towards the end of the lifespan of brake pads, they will wear down to the point where the brakes are almost pressing metal against metal in order to stop the vehicle. …
Spark plugs have a major impact on the performance of your car’s engine. Replacing the spark plugs is actually the the most important aspect of a tune-up. While most spark plugs are engineered to last for several thousand miles, they will still need to be replaced at some point. Luckily, changing a set of spark …
