Debunking Cooling System Maintenance Myths To Protect Your Vehicle

The cooling system in your vehicle is responsible for regulating the temperature of your engine in the summer and winter. If your cooling system is not properly working, your engine will overheat and cause premature engine failure. Caring for your vehicle is important and uncovering the following myths about your cooling system will help you maintain your vehicle. Just Add Water "Just add water" are three words of bad advice when it comes to your cooling system.

How To Get Your Vehicle Ready For Summer Travel

The last thing you want when you are traveling with your family is to have the "check engine" light come on and your vehicle break down. Whether a summer road trip takes you 50 or 1,000 miles away from your home, you can prevent being stranded alongside the highway by checking for potential problems before you pull out of the driveway. Lights, Signals, and Dash Lights Test the vehicle's brake lights, headlights, taillights, turn signals, and flashers to make sure they are all working.

The Shift Of Blame | Common Automotive Issues Blamed On The Transmission

Because of the substantial size of a transmission problem and the excessive price tag for replacement, transmission failure is a worry that is always tickling the back of an automobile owner's mind. This constant nag of fear can inadvertently cause you to blame other motor issues entirely on the transmission. To be better capable of diagnosing issues in your car, it is a good idea to be fully aware of the ways in which it is common to try to shift the blame.

The Non-Mechanic Guide To Automobile Engine Parts And Common Failures

If your car is experiencing mechanical problems, then you are likely worried that the engine has failed. In order to troubleshoot your car's problem, you should learn some basic information about each part of your car's motor. This is important so that you will: know when mechanical problems start be able to identify the parts under your car's hood be able to speak intelligently with your automobile mechanic about problems Here is a listing of all of the parts of your car's engine and their most common issues:

How To Increase The Lifespan Of Your Car's Tires

Car tires are the part of the car that receives the most damage with use, as they are in direct contact with the road. Over time, car tires will wear down as the rubber and treads are worn away, which means that the tires will no longer grip the road as well as they should, which can be a safety hazard. Replacing tires, however, can be expensive. Thankfully, if you want to extend the lifespan of your car's tires, there are a number of things that you can do.