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Top Performance Upgrades

posted on 2/28/2018 3:38:19 PM

Let's talk about automotive performance. This term means a lot of things to a lot of people... from better handling, more speed, more off-road or track capability or even better fuel economy. For the purposes of this list, performance means one thing; getting where you are going sooner. Consider the following top pick performance upgrades if you want to put more power to the ground: Cold-air Intake - Factory air boxes are restrictive and are usually more about packaging under the hood than fe...

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What do the Belts in my Car do?

posted on 2/28/2018 3:36:03 PM

Your vehicle is made of many different parts. In fact, a single vehicle can have 30,000 components or more! With so many parts, it’s hard to keep track of what they all do. In order to maintain your vehicle’s performance, your belts are something you should be familiar with. They might not be good at keeping your pants up but the belts in your car play a big role in your vehicle’s performance. The major belts in your vehicle are the serpentine belt and timing belt. Serpentines are responsibl...

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How to Increase Your Gas Mileage

posted on 2/28/2018 3:34:30 PM

Don’t you hate it when you try to find ways to save on gas and the first response you get is “drive less”? If that was an option, I wouldn’t be looking up solutions. Unfortunately, we all depend on our vehicles and we all have to drive. Which means we all have to buy gas. But how can we do all this and still save money? You can’t make it far in search results without coming across dozens of tips on how to make your gas go further. In case you’ve missed out, here are some of the best t...

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Update Your Auto Maintenance Checklist

posted on 2/21/2018 11:44:12 AM

It doesn’t matter if your vehicle is new or old, you want to take care of it and make it last. That’s right all vehicles need regular maintenance, whether it’s a 2nd generation hand-me-down or a brand new vehicle off the lot. Older cars tend to show more wear and tear and require a few additional maintenance items. If your vehicle is getting older consider adding some of these service items to your car maintenance routine. We all know that oil changes are a regular maintenance item for ou...

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What to do When Your Parking Brake is Stuck

posted on 1/12/2018 10:55:42 AM

Have you ever gotten a little too excited using your parking brake? At some point, most of us pull up just a little too hard and get our brake lever jammed. There are several situations that require a little extra braking power. Knowing when and how to use your brake will help you avoid sticky situations. When should I use my parking brake? If you drive a manual transmission you might use your emergency brake every time you park your vehicle. You might even be using it when you are drivin...

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Car Maintenance Items you Should Always Leave to the Professionals

posted on 11/17/2017 9:47:26 AM

It used to be as common as falling leaves in autumn for people to work on their own cars. And while this red-blooded American pastime has not completely disappeared from our world, the expense and complexity of newer cars make some repairs best left to the professionals. Here is a quick list of, "Don't try this at home"' auto repairs: 1. Check Engine Diagnostics - With everyone from big box parts stores to smartphone app developers making it possible to talk to the computer in your car, many...

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Cars That Last 250,000 Miles or More

posted on 5/10/2016 3:22:30 PM

If you’re old enough, you probably remember the cars from the late 70s and early 80s that weren’t good for much more than 120,000 miles before they started to develop real problems and were junkyard bound. Today, thanks to improvements in design, metallurgy, manufacturing techniques and machining, those days are over and it’s not at all unusual to see vehicles with well over 200,000 miles on the odometer and still running strong. Here’s a quick rundown of some vehicles to consider which hav...

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Differential Service: Too Often Neglected by Drivers

posted on 2/11/2016 6:48:56 AM

Differential Service – Why Is It Important? Of all the various things on a vehicle that need regular service and maintenance, the differential is too often neglected. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? Visualize a rear-wheel-drive vehicle making a right-hand turn. As the car turns to the right, the left rear wheel will have to actually cover a longer distance and spin at a different speed than the right wheel. If the rear axle was delivering the same torque to both wheels, the...

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Winter Safety Tips – Don’t End Up In the Ditch!

posted on 1/5/2016 12:05:25 PM

Some people love winter. They love the snow, the snap in the air, the short days and cozy nights at home. Others can’t stand it, for many of the same reasons. Regardless of whether you love it or hate it, though, chances are you’re going to have to get out and drive in it at some point. We’ve got a few suggestions to help you through the winter safely: • Make sure you’ve got a well-maintained car. This includes fresh windshield wipers, proper tire inflation, a strong battery, a properl...

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Squeeze a Few More Miles Out of That Gallon of Gas

posted on 10/5/2015 11:27:06 AM

If you’re past “a certain age,” you might remember when gas was $1.50 per gallon, or $1.00 per gallon, or 59 cents, or what-have-you…but the truth is that everything has gotten more expensive. After all, when gas was $1.00 per gallon, a nicely tricked-out Chevrolet Caprice Classic was selling for about $6,000 brand new. Now that we’re well into the 21st century, gas prices are likely to fluctuate, but one thing’s for sure: gas is likely to never be “cheap” again. We know that ev...

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Top Performance Upgrades

What do the Belts in my Car do?

How to Increase Your Gas Mileage

Update Your Auto Maintenance Checklist

What to do When Your Parking Brake is Stuck

Car Maintenance Items you Should Always Leave to the Professionals

Cars That Last 250,000 Miles or More

Differential Service: Too Often Neglected by Drivers

Winter Safety Tips – Don’t End Up In the Ditch!

Squeeze a Few More Miles Out of That Gallon of Gas

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