Best Practices

Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur whenever a carbon monoxide source is present in an enclosed space such as a home, garage, or vehicle. Because carbon monoxide is colorless and odorless, exposure often goes unnoticed until it causes serious injury or death. Many drivers now wonder, can you still get carbon monoxide poisoning from modern cars, […]

It’s officially spring and for many of us, it means starting the air conditioner. HEART Auto Care recommends an annual air conditioning inspection to keep your car cool from spring to summer. Let’s face it. Heat and humidity can be very distracting this summer, especially when the air conditioner fails. It is the responsibility of

New tires can certainly be a waste of your household, but tires that are both safe and handleable for cars, trucks, and SUVs on the road are essential. By taking some simple precautions to help keep your tires in good condition, you can prolong the life of your tires and avoid the repair costs that

In the February 2022 Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), oil prices remained high enough to push US oil production to record levels in 2023, reaching 12.6 million barrels (b/d) per day. We anticipate that new products in the Permian Basin will drive overall crude oil production growth in the United States. In March 2020, just before

The exhaust gas test, also known as the smog check or smog test, is a standardized vehicle test that measures the exhaust gas of different engine types and vehicles. When a certified station runs the test, you can see how much pollutant the car emits and whether it is relatively safe. The emission test measures

As calls grow to ban Russian oil imports, gasoline prices are pushing even higher above $4 per gallon, the highest price that American motorists have faced since July 2008. Prices at the pump had been rising long before Russia invaded Ukraine, and they have risen even faster since the war began. According to AAA, the

For many of us, taking care of our vehicles’ fluids is “out of sight, out of mind.” However, the fluid is critical to the smooth operation of your vehicle, and if something goes wrong with it, your vehicle may not be able to start or, worse, become unsafe to drive on the road. If you

If you’ve never bought a new tire before, it can be a daunting experience. It’s not your fault, though, because there are so many specifications and tire types to consider that it’s easy for anyone to become overwhelmed. You must still make that decision because getting a new set of tires is critical for your

The clutch is one of the main parts of a car, may it be an automatic or manual transmission. It regulates how the power or torque is dispersed. It controls the amount of energy that spreads between the four wheels. As a vehicle owner, you may not spend a lot of time worrying about the

We understand that it may be worrying when you see white smoke coming out of the vehicle’s exhaust pipe. What does it mean as it is surely not a normal happening? First and foremost, your car’s exhaust pipe is where your car’s exhaust fumes are exhausted. White smoke is not normal but does not necessarily