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Have you ever wondered what is happening inside a car when you press the clutch pedal? Or why do you need to press the clutch…

Winter weather can make it hard to combat difficulties with your transmission. There are a few steps you can take to protect it. If you look after the transmission, there is less of a chance you will have to make a costly repair or replace it completely. Warmth Obviously, the freezing cold that comes with […]

OBD2 was introduced in 1996 and has been a requirement on all newer model cars that have been released on the market in the United States since then. If your car was manufactured after 1996, then you’ll definitely have an OBD2 sensor in your car that can unlock powerful diagnostics tools and even provide you with […]

Wheel studs keep the wheels attached to the hub. Naturally, wheel studs undergo pressure and can become exhausted or worn over time. If you purchase a used vehicle from buy here pay here auto dealers these issues will have been taken care of as part of their inspection, but if you went with a private […]

8. Fuel Filter Replacement Tools You Need: New fuel filter, new fuel line washers, open end wrenches, rags, eye protection Time to Complete: 30 minutes Estimated Cost: $20 For $20, a new fuel filter can protect your engine from very costly damages, so follow the rule of thumb and replace it annually. But keep in […]

6. Radiator Flush Tools You Need: Phillips-head screwdriver or wrench, rags, radiator flush solution, coolant, funnel, used coolant receptacle Time to Complete: 30 minutes Estimated Cost: $25 Your car’s radiator and cooling system need to be clean to work efficiently and effectively. With normal wear and tear, your car’s radiator builds up deposits that can disrupt […]

4. Oil and Oil Filter Tools You Need: Ratchet, oil filter wrench, oil pan, funnel Time to Complete: 30 to 45 minutes Estimated Cost: $20 Experts say you should change your oil every 3,000 miles, but with better products and cars operating more efficiently, I think you can get away with changing it every 5,000 miles. […]

2. Windshield Wipers Tools You Need: None Time to Complete: 15 minutes Estimated Cost: $10 to $20 I laugh when I visit my local auto parts store and see that they’re having a sale on wiper blades, offering free installation. The free installation only applies if I buy the most expensive blades in the store, so […]

Oil is the lifeblood of the engine in your car or truck (or motorcycle, boat, airplane, tractor and so on). Plain and simple. But as the oil circulates through the engine, it picks up any number of contaminants (in simple terms, dirt). That dirt can obviously damage your engine. And over time, that dirt can bring the engine to its death.

Just like a human being, your car needs fluids to survive. If they were taken away, your vehicle would quickly find its way to the shoulder and beg for a drink.

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