A car is one of the biggest expenses you will have in your lifetime. Besides a house, your car is usually the second biggest investment you make. It can be a money pit or a big money saver, depending on the car you choose and more importantly, the way you take care of your investment. ...
My first car was a red 1988 Acura Integra hatchback with about 100,000 miles on it when I got it. The morning of my 16th birthday, I woke up and ran out to the driveway and…it was empty. So much for that dream. It became very apparent that if I wanted to be mobile, I ...
CLASS NAME: BY-PASS OIL FILTER 101 Today’s lesson objectives, boys and girls: – You will learn about inexpensive and readily available technology that pretty much kills engine wear that occurs while running your engine. – As an added benefit, this same technology pretty much offers the physical equivalent of an oil change for every 10 ...
Motor oil serves at least three major functions in your car. The first is to reduce the amount of friction and the wear it cause to the moving parts inside the car’s engine. Oil also helps to cool the upper half of the motor as it drains from the pans on top of your engine ...
Scheduling an oil change is as routine as getting your teeth cleaned. The service garage issues the next appointment when you leave on from the last. Changing engine oil every 3,000 miles assumes your engine is working the same way everyday of every week or every month. Not true. Whose vehicle is driven over the ...
Make sure your car is sitting on a level surface first. It is a good idea to have run your vehicle for a short while before changing the oil. The reason for this is that when the oil heats up it becomes thinner and is easier to drain out of your engine. Before we get ...
Spring is the ideal time for yearly car maintenance and care. All cars require some type of routine and preventative maintenance. This maintenance helps to assure that your car will last for years to come. Listed in the owners manual of every new car is the specific types of maintenance that your car, truck, or ...
Owning a Jeep is a wonderful experience (ignoring the gas mileage). One of the best reasons is that regular maintenance rarely involves the use of a jack. In fact, it is so easy to do a Jeep Liberty oil change, I never take it in to the dealership. Here is how I change the oil ...
