Many aspects of automotive repair must be performed by professionals at an auto service facility. However, there are a few simple maintenance tasks that you can do on your own that require few tools and limited mechanical ability.
Checking your battery
The best time to check the state of your battery is before you are left stranded far away from home. Because your battery is exposed to moisture, corrosion may form on the terminals and the clamps that secure the battery cables to them. Read More»
Most car owners stop using their air conditioning once winter rolls around. However, using your air conditioning during the winter months has its advantages. Here are a few reasons why it would be smart to use your air conditioning during the winter months.
Your Air Conditioning Will Help Defog Your Vehicle’s Windows
One of the biggest reasons you should turn on your air conditioner during the winter months is that it can help defog your windows. Read More»
Transmission repairs can be expensive, and keeping your transmission healthy for as long as possible will help keep repair costs down. To avoid hurting your transmission and causing it to break, there are simple strategies you can follow. By being mindful of the habits that will ruin your transmission, your transmission will last as long as it should.
Stop Overheating Your Car
When your car’s engine overheats, this causes unnecessary strain on your transmission. Read More»
If you want to protect the underside of your vehicle from getting rusted out, you need to apply an undercoating to your vehicle. You can use bed liner paint to undercoat your vehicle and protect it from rust.
Elevate Your Vehicle
In order to paint the underside of your vehicle, you are going to need access to it. You will need to use either jack stands or a vehicle ramp to give you the access that you need to paint. Read More»
Depending on what your manufacturer’s manual says, it’s usually prudent to not get your brake fluid changed more often than once every few years. But if your brakes start malfunctioning before the next recommended brake fluid change, your brake fluid could very well have suffered from unusually serious leaks, moisture buildup, or excess heat. If your brakes aren’t in tiptop shape and any of these three situations apply to you, consider changing how often you get your brake fluid changed. Read More»
