How to Drive Safe in a Storm
Follow these tips and best practices Whether it’s snow, rain, or ice, driving during any type of storm can be scary and is not recommended. The fear becomes even worse when your headlights or wiper blades aren’t working properly. Your visibility is greatly reduced, roads become slippery, and your chances of sliding off the road …
Understanding Car Antifreeze
Antifreeze, or engine coolant, is a colored liquid that is mixed with water to help regulate your engine during extreme temperatures. If you do not have antifreeze in your vehicle when temperatures drop, then key engine components become too cold or freeze and you won’t be able to get too far in your car. In …
Common Car Service Mistakes
Not checking all your fluids Nearly everyone knows that cars need their oil changed at regular intervals. What a lot of those people might not realize is that there are other critical engine fluids that also need to be checked and changed periodically. Brake fluid, transmission fluid, engine coolant, and power steering fluid should all …
What You Need to Know about Oil Changes
Two of the most common automotive questions are “How often should I change my oil?” and “When should I change my oil?” To take the guess work out of your oil maintenance, and to avoid potential damage to your engine, here are eight best practices for oil changing and maintenance 1. Mind the Service Reminder …