Getting a flat tire is stressful for any driver. Not having the right tools can make the situation feel even more stressful. To avoid situations like these, be prepared and store the tools needed to change a flat tire inside your vehicle. Here’s our list of equipment you should keep inside your car.
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Whether you are getting an oil change or considering changing your oil type, you’ve likely heard about both conventional and synthetic oil. While both do well at lubing the engine, these two oil types are very different. Below, we will explore the differences between conventional oil and synthetic oil.
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Do you know when the last time you got a wheel alignment was? To ensure that your car goes where you want it to, it’s important that you get your wheels aligned periodically. So, how often should you get a wheel alignment? It’s recommended that you get your wheels aligned every two or three years. However, driving on poorly maintained roads or hitting curbs and potholes could require realignment sooner. Unsure if your wheels are misaligned? Here’s how you can tell if your wheels are out of alignment.
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Over time, the tread on tires will thin due to normal wear caused by gripping the road. Of course, you don’t want your tread to get too low because you will not be able to stop as effectively, making it dangerous to drive. To see if your tires have enough tread for your next adventure, use the quarter tire test to quickly check your tread.
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Driving through rain and annoyed by how poorly your windshield wipers are working? Struggling to see with the water not being wiped off? The last thing you want is to be caught in a storm without functioning windshield wipers. To prevent this situation, we will review how you can tell if you need new wiper blades.
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Maintaining your car can feel like hard work. However, sometimes your car simply just needs its fluids checked and topped off if needed. To help ensure that your car functions properly, here’s our list of 6 essential fluids you should regularly check in your car.
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Vehicles are major investments. Not only do you drop a large chunk of your earnings into a car, but you likely expect to hang onto it for years. Then, when the time comes, you will want to get as much of that money back as you possibly can. To help maximize the resale value of your car, you will need to know how to protect your car’s paint. Here are a few easy ways to do so.
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Sometimes, you never know when your vehicle will require maintenance. It may be before you leave for work or while you are already on the road. To minimize stress, it’s best that every driver has prepared an emergency kit for their car to use when needed. Here’s our list of emergency kit items you should always keep inside your vehicle.
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An overheating engine is never a good sign and should always be taken seriously. At the same time, it’s important to not panic. Instead, you should be aware of what you should do if you have an overheating engine.
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While you may be ready for summer, it’s important to make sure your car is as well. Of course, you shouldn’t be left wondering which maintenance tasks you should complete. To help you, here’s our summer vehicle maintenance checklist.
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