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Getting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems)

Sunday, 9 August 2020

Who thinks about their fuel gauge?  You probably don't… until it doesn't work any more.  Then you have to guess how much fuel is in your tank, and that's no way to live life on the road.  Fuel gauges, like every other part in your vehicle, can fail. …

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I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)

Sunday, 2 August 2020

So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice.  You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs.  You start thinking, "I need one of those. …

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Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment)

Wednesday, 29 July 2020

If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn't have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they're not, so we do.  Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you'll notice it in one of several ways. Your…

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Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)

Sunday, 10 May 2020

In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread.  No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your…

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Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)

Sunday, 3 May 2020

There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents.  You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff,…

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Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)

Friday, 1 May 2020

Quick question.  Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat.  Think about it.  The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat.  That can accelerate corrosion…

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Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)

Sunday, 5 April 2020

It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to.   You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to…

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Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)

Sunday, 29 March 2020

It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store.  You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb.  When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" …

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Clean Slate (Protecting Vehicle's Finish)

Sunday, 22 March 2020

Winter is one of the hardest times to keep your vehicle clean. But did you know neglecting to wash your vehicle in winter could cost you a significant amount of money in the long run? Here's why. Many areas deal with snow and ice in the winter, and the…

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3 Winter Windshield Tips (Care of Windshield)

Sunday, 15 March 2020

Cold weather can present some real challenges when it comes to your vehicle's windshield.  Think of it.  Your windshield is your window to the world when you're driving, and clear visibility is extraordinarily important for safe travels. So here are 3…

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