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Car Wise: 2 Simple Emergency Fixes When Your Car Is Having Problems
Car issues can happen anytime, and it may happen when you are no where near your mechanic. The first thing you should have is the number to your towing specialist, just in case the following 2 emergency fixes do not work for you. 1. The Air Filter Emergency Fix The air filter allows air to enter the engine (debris-free) so that foreign debris won't harm your engine. Air is important for the overall performance of your vehicle because it provides the vital air-to-fuel combination that generates horsepower. [Read More]
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How To Fix Up Your RV For Sale After You Haven't Used It For A While
So, it's time to fix up your motor home for sale. Make sure that the RV is as clean and up-to-date on its maintenance as possible. Preparing your RV as if for a trip will help impress buyers and may get a better price for the vehicle. These tips will help you get the RV ready to sell. Clean It Inside and Out The outer cleaning of the RV is pretty simple and straight forward: hose it down, scrub it with long handled, soft bristled brushes, soap it up, and rinse it till it gleams. [Read More]
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Fixing A Leaking Automatic Transmission Hardly Takes Any Time At All
If you have noticed a red liquid on the pavement after you move your car, you most likely have a gasket leak in your automatic transmission. With the right supplies, you can easily fix a small gasket leak on your own. Get Your Supplies Together In order to fix a small automatic transmission gasket leak, you will need to purchase transmission stop-leak additive. You can purchase this at your local auto parts or auto supply store. [Read More]
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Common Causes For A Check Engine Light
You're driving down the road carefree, when suddenly your car's check engine light comes on. This can cause feelings of alarm and worry. What if it signifies that the car will break down any minute, or that a major repair that will cost hundreds of dollars needs to be made? Not all check engine lights are created equal, and every time it comes on doesn't mean there's a serious issue. Here are some common causes as to why that pesky light may come on. [Read More]
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What You Should Do Before Getting Large Truck Wheels
When most truck owners decide its time to customize their rides, one of the most common things they do is to get new truck wheels. Changing the wheels will significantly change the look of your truck. You might want to get the biggest wheels you can find. But before you run out to get the biggest tires you can find, there are a couple of factors you need to consider. [Read More]
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3 Repairs That Can Increase Your Car's Sale Price
Do you plan on selling your vehicle? If so, getting the most for it is probably something that you are most concerned about, right? To boost your car sale, there are a few repairs and services that you may want to invest into before listing your car for sale, as this can help you increase your asking price. So rather than reduce your asking price due to minor car defects, consider repairs like: [Read More]
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4 Tire Types Compared
Like most drivers, you probably know that the more expensive tires will perform better. What you may not know, however, is that even similarly priced tires can perform entirely differently from another. If you go shopping for tires not knowing which type you need, you might drive in potentially dangerous conditions that they're not designed to handle. It is essential that you have the right tires for the conditions you will encounter. [Read More]
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Get The Most From Your Transmission With Proper Maintenance
Your vehicle's transmission is one of the most important parts of your entire vehicle. After all, even with the most powerful engine in place, your vehicle will not be able to move a single inch if your transmission is not functioning properly. This is because your transmission is responsible for turning all the power that your engine produces into the torque necessary to propel your vehicle. Like most of the mechanical aspects of your vehicle, if you wish to ensure your transmission is able to stand up to the test of time, you will need to address both the short term and long term maintenance requirements of this auto part. [Read More]