Category: Maintenance / Preventive Maintenance
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Slick advice: How to check your oil
To say engine oil is to a vehicle what blood is to the human body wouldn’t be an overstatement. Without oil keeping an engine at proper temperature and well-lubricated, the moving parts would grind against one another, causing the engine to freeze up and stop working and, literally, have a meltdown. Dirty oil contributes to… Read more
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Money Maker: 10 ways to save gas with vehicle maintenance
With gas prices climbing steadily, it’s easy to feel powerless at the pump. But we’re here to show you how to save real dollars—not pennies—by keeping on top of these fuel-robbing basic maintenance items: Time for a tune-up? Worn spark plugs, plug wires, and other faulty ignition parts reduce your car’s ability to clean and… Read more