Ways to Save Money on Fuel
- Jeff Martin
- 05/08/2012
- Car Maintenance
Gas prices are high and are on the rise. Every car owner is trying to find ways to save at the pump. Instead of trading in your current vehicle for an expensive fuel-efficient or electric hybrid model, you can follow five easy tricks to ...
What to do if Your Car Overheats
- Jeff Martin
- 05/04/2012
- Car Maintenance
As the internal temperature of your vehicle rises you run the risk of your engine overheating. Drivers who pay attention to the temperature gauge on their dashboard are less likely to overheat their car but it is always a possibility. It ...
What is Octane and Should I Use a Higher Grade?
- Jeff Martin
- 05/01/2012
- Car Maintenance
High octane or high grade gas is more expensive than regular. Many drivers believe that a higher grade and octane rating means it is more beneficial to their car but that may not be the case. While some vehicles call for a higher octane ...
The Six Most Important Car Warning Lights
- Jeff Martin
- 04/19/2012
- Car Maintenance
The warning lights that appear on your car’s dashboard console are designed to get your attention. The six most important car warning lights in modern vehicles should be dealt with as soon as possible.
Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Car
- Jeff Martin
- 04/17/2012
- Car Maintenance
Your car is the perfect place to start annual spring cleaning projects. A thorough spring cleaning of your vehicle prevents rust damage, cleans off debris from winter months, improves possible resale values and makes your car nicer to ...
10 Car-Care Tips That Save Gas
- Jeff Martin
- 04/11/2012
- Car Maintenance
Lower Grade Gas An easy way to save on gas is to use the lowest grade or octane of gasoline recommended for your car. Unless you drive a vehicle that requires the high octane premium gas, opt for regular.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Oil Changes
- Jeff Martin
- 04/01/2012
- Car Maintenance
What is an Oil Change? An oil change is when old motor oil is drained from your car and replaced with new oil. This maintenance procedure also includes an inspection and possible replacement of the oil filter.
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Tire Pressure
- Jeff Martin
- 03/22/2012
- Car Maintenance
What It Is? Tire pressure is the amount of air in your tires and is measured in PSI (pounds per square inch). A pressure gauge is used to measure each tire’s PSI. It is strongly recommended that car owners check their tire pressure once a ...
DIY Mechanic? Helpful Hints to Guide You Through
- Jeff Martin
- 03/12/2012
- Car Maintenance
So you want to work on your own car - here are some helpful hints:
Top 10 Car Maintenance Mistakes
- Jeff Martin
- 03/02/2012
- Car Maintenance
Taking good care of a vehicle is important to keeping it in good running order. Here are ten of the most common car maintenance mistakes vehicle owners make.
