Based on statistics, poor vehicle maintenance is one of the leading causes of bad fuel and/or oil consumption. A poorly maintained automobile is inclined to consume up to twice the amount of oil and/or fuel compared to a well-maintained car. This is one of the primary reasons why in my posts I keep on stressing […]
Considering doing your auto’s tune-up yourself? Then you’ll need to have the right tools and materials in hand. The following are some of the basic tools and auto parts you’ll need when tuning your own vehicle:
Spark Plugs: the number of spark plugs you should have in stock depends on the number of engine cylinders […]
If you play the piano or the guitar, then you’d surely know when something’s gone amiss. A string or a key out of tune can easily be heard and can seriously affect the overall performance of the musician. The same goes for your vehicle. Inside your vehicle (whether we’re talking truck, car, convertible or SUV) […]
The auto tune-up is one of the most popularly known vehicle maintenance tricks out there. As you can already surmise from its name, the tune-up involves tweaking your car a little bit and replacing old filters and small parts to help keep your vehicle running at its best. But what exactly is an auto tune-up?
The […]
The Importance of your Vehicle’s Heating and Cooling System
Beyond the comforts offered by being able to control the temperature inside your vehicle, your auto’s heating and cooling systems are necessary in preventing your ride from breaking down due to incredibly high operating temperatures.
Checking your auto’s cooling and heating systems is particularly crucial in the […]
Let me start this post by saying that this practice is not recommended.
While it’s normal for most drivers to “step on the gas” or depress the accelerator a bit when starting their vehicles, it’s not normal to do this repeatedly or to hold the accelerator down completely. We often depress the gas pedal to send […]
Exhaust problems are some of the most common auto problems experienced by drivers around the world. You may, at one point, have noticed that your vehicle is emitting too much smoke or that your auto has been releasing puffs of white or very dark emissions. You’re not quite sure if the type of smoke or […]
While today’s engines are more efficient and at times less gas-guzzling compared to their predecessors, some engine problems continue to plague various vehicle owners. One of the most common engine problems encountered by drivers is a misfiring engine. There are times when it’s not the total engine or the complete number of engine cylinders that […]
In some of the earlier blog posts, we’ve tackled the dangers of leakage, whether it be oil, gas or coolant mixture. A lot of drivers tend to dismiss the presence of unexplained spots in their usual parking spaces—whether it be in the office parking area or the driveway. While you can attribute the leakage in […]
If you’ve been driving for a long time, then there’s no doubting that you know the importance of your vehicle horn and your auto lights. Your vehicle is almost always equipped with a number of different lights, all of which are designed to help optimize your driving visibility beyond what your eyes can normally see. […]
