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You are stepping into the new year with a shiny, brand-new car. You can’t wait to take it out on the road and break it in. But how exactly do you do that? Breaking in a new car is a practice that has been recommended by manufacturers for decades. The ritual is often referred to as conventional wisdom. It involves a combination of driving techniques, precautions, and maintenance tasks to help extend a car’s lifespan. Properly breaking in your automobile will ensure that early engine wear is ke...

The transmission system is the brains of your vehicle. It transfers your engine’s power to the wheels while regulating engine speed. A damaged transmission will not allow your automobile to move. Routine inspection and preventative maintenance could be the key to saving you a significant amount in transmission repairs or a new or rebuilt transmission. One of the easiest ways to keep your transmission healthy is to keep your transmission fluid clean. A transmission flush should be done to keep ...

The heating and cooling system are connected within your car, but they function as separate systems. Maintaining you’re A/C and heating systems involves having regular maintenance performed to avoid any larger issues down the line. Proper maintenance of these components can make the difference between a comfortable and relaxed drive and a torturous journey. The auto heating & cooling systems have so many components that it’s sometimes difficult to know what may be causing a malfunction or per...

Keeping your car’s brakes in good condition is one of the most crucial preventative maintenance items for keeping yourself, your passengers, and your car safe on the road. Your vehicle’s brake components are not going to last forever, but you can keep them properly maintained to preserve their usefulness and make sure they keep performing at their best. A faulty brake system can reduce your safety on the road and can cause other serious problems and expensive damages to your vehicle. Working ...

Owning a vehicle in today’s modern society is a fundamental necessity. However, there is one element about vehicle ownership that frustrates most of us. Although auto repairs and maintenance service can be frazzling, the constant rise in the price of fuel is one of the biggest issues for motorists. As gas prices remain high, improving your car’s mileage is crucial. You want to utilize every possible way of stretching a tank of gas further and reduce the number of times you must fill up per mo...

Your vehicle is made up of several integral parts that allow it to move and travel at different speeds. The transmission is one of the crucial components that helps your vehicle achieve this purpose. The amount of power your engine creates and delivers to your car’s wheels depends on the transmission. Your transmission, like the engine, is a key component of your car, truck, or SUV. It is the system that transfers energy from the engine and makes it possible for the wheels to turn and your veh...

An oil change service is one of the most crucial maintenance required by all vehicles. Your car owner’s manual outlines the importance of this services and offers recommendations on when you should have it completed. Generally, an oil change should be performed every 5,000-7,500 miles or at least once every six months. Routine preventative maintenance services such as oil changes, fluid inspections, and auto repairs can prevent expensive repairs and keep vehicles in good working order. Neglect...

A car battery may last for four to six years. Factors such as weather conditions, vehicle type, or even how you drive your car could affect the lifespan of your car battery. Batteries can be recharged, but it does reach a final point when it won’t recharge anymore, and at that point, the battery is dead. You will eventually need a battery replacement, but that doesn’t mean you can’t treat the car battery with proper care to make sure it lasts as long as possible. Your vehicle’s battery is v...

We live busy lives and often don’t have time for tasks like cleaning our car. Cleaning your car is an important aspect of car maintenance that many don’t realize the benefits of keeping up with. A clean car is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it can also increase the resale value of your car. While some clean their cars themselves, others pay a professional car wash to do the work for them. Ideally, you should get your car cleaned on a weekly basis. However, many car owners clean their ca...

Does your car have an unpleasant, lingering aroma? Usually your first impression will be to check for food that may have been left under seats. If the culprit isn’t food that has gone bad, there are several other reasons that may be the cause of the unpleasant smell. The last thing you want is your passengers in your being uncomfortable by the smell or worse question your hygiene. You need to find the source of the odor because an air freshener will only mask what could be a serious issue.    ...