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Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)

Sunday, 8 November 2020

We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong.  Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from…

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How Much Does It Cost? (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs)

Sunday, 1 November 2020

Ever wonder why it costs so much more to fix a similar problem in two different vehicles? Let's say you now own an SUV and before that, you owned a car.  Your SUV's air conditioning system needs a new evaporator, but the cost for the new one is way more…

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I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)

Sunday, 25 October 2020

Bet you didn't know: Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors, Elmer Berger first patented a rearview mirror that…

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Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)

Sunday, 18 October 2020

Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going.  But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are some things you should keep your eyes, ears and nose out…

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The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)

Sunday, 11 October 2020

Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle.  When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around…

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Greeted by a Screech (Loud Noise when Starting Vehicle)

Sunday, 4 October 2020

No one likes to be greeted in the morning by having someone screech at you.  The same goes for a loud, high-pitched noise your vehicle greets you with every time you start the engine.  If you're wondering if that's normal, no, it isn't.  And it is worth…

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Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

Sunday, 27 September 2020

If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presents.  There are many things that can cause a vehicle…

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The Red Menace (How to Deal with Rust)

Sunday, 20 September 2020

Rust.  It's worse if you drive in places that use salt on the roads in winter, or if you spend time driving near a body of salt water.  But any vehicle has to deal with rust after years on the road.  And it's not just that rust can eat away your vehicle's…

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No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)

Sunday, 13 September 2020

Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine?  It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter. Just like your kitchen sink strainer filters out errant particles of food from clogging your drain,…

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What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)

Sunday, 6 September 2020

You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information.  There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed…

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