2015

  • Road Trip Tips For Travelers On A Budget

    You want to take a road trip with your buddies this summer, but everyone's on a tight budget. No problem. You can save lots of cash by making small substitutions or opting for alternatives. Here are some road trip tips that will get you where you need to go on very little money. 1. Be smart Instead of paying $70 or more annually for a popular roadside assistance service, use your smartphone to be smart.
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  • 3 Repairs That Can Improve Your Car Sale

    Thinking about selling your car? If so, it is likely a concerning matter that you have to get the most cash for your car sale, right? Well, to ensure your car sells for a high price you will want to avoid giving the car buyer any reason to talk down the price tag, which is why it is important that you invest in repairs before listing your car for sale. A few repairs that you can benefit from are:
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  • What Is A Transmission? A Short Primer On What Your Transmission Does For You

    You can probably name many of the parts of your car and you have some vague notion of what they do. Some are self explanatory, like fuel pump, brakes, coolant, gas tank, windshield wipers and restraints. Those things, by name alone, give an indication of what they do. Others are not as clear. Sure, you know kind of what your engine does and you have a general sense of the need for a battery, but you can't really explain what they do in your car.
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  • Diagnosing An Air Idle Control Valve Problem In Your Vehicle

    The air idle control valve, often referred to as the idle speed control censor, is a crucial component in the vehicle's motor. It is present in vehicles that are both fuel injected and multi-port. If you are having problems with air idle control valve, you will have a major issue with keeping your vehicle running at all. You can stall out any time you are at a standstill, whether it is in your drive or stopped at a red light.
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  • Knock, Knock: Finding And Silencing The Rattle In Your Engine

    As a car owner, you're likely to hear clicking or rattling under the hood of your car at some point. If this sound is new to you, finding its origin can be difficult. In most cases, sounds like this are the result of rocker arms rattling or the rods sticking in the engine. For engines without rockers, the sound could be stuck valves. Here are some tips to help you track down the source of the noise and fix it.
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  • 5 Benefits Of Purchasing Auto Parts From An Aftermarket Vendor

    As of 2008, there were nearly 250 million registered motor vehicles on the road, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Close to 2/3 of all Americans own an automobile. Eventually, they will break down and need to be repaired. Using the parts ordered from your mechanic can be costly. However, an aftermarket vendor who sells self-serve auto parts can provide consumers with the parts they need at an inexpensive price.
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  • Transmission Fluid Issues That Could Mean Transmission Troubles

    One of the most troublesome and costly problems with a car is transmission failure.  If the transmission fails when you least expect it, you could end up being stranded on the side of the road until help arrives.  Even if you have no experience working on cars, it is possible to diagnose a transmission problem without going to a mechanic. By paying attention to what your transmission fluid is saying, you can catch the problem before it leaves your car inoperable:
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