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Practicing regular maintenance for your car will help it run stronger, longer. Checking off a few of these routine things regularly will be a big help to your car in the long run. Each of these maintenance checks are fairly simple and can be done at home or can be done in a quick trip to the auto body shop. Check Tire Pressure Checking your tire pressure regularly will help you to avoid a flat tire. As temperatures change through the seasons, tire pressure is prone to dropping. This practice will not only decrease the chances of a blowout, but...

Changing your oil should be a regular part of your car’s routine maintenance. How often you need to change your oil will differ depending on the car and its use. As a standard rule, a car’s oil should be changed out about every 7,000 miles or about every six months. However, most vehicles will have specific recommendations in their owner’s manuals. Still on the fence about why it’s important to change your car’s oil regularly? Today, we’re sharing what changing your oil can do for your car and why you shouldn’t go too long without changing yours.   Improves Gas Mileage...

As a car owner, there are some basic skills and know-how that you should be familiar with. Taking care of your car means being a safe driver. Keeping up on the regular maintenance with your car will help you to stay safe and keep others safe.  Windshield Wiper Blades Keeping your wiper blades sharp is very important to your visibility while driving. Changing your windshield wiper blades is very simple. A short YouTube tutorial, and you’ll have it done in a few minutes. It’s also very affordable, wiper blades can be purchased online or at an auto shop.  Vehicle Fluids...

Tire rotation isn’t just a tire rotating, it’s repositioning your vehicle’s tires in specific patterns—usually, side to side or front to back. Many people over the look the need for tire rotation and leave their tires vulnerable to uneven wear and tear—meaning they will likely need to purchase new tires much soon than they would have otherwise.  Why do you need to rotate your tires? Rotating your tires may not seem so vital, but it can greatly impact your car. Practicing tire rotating helps ensure even wear down on your tires. When you fail to rotate your tires, you leave...

Most drivers don’t even know what a clutch is. The clutch is a vital part of the car that makes it possible for your car to accelerate, slow down, and come to a complete stop while the engine is running. Simply put, it’s a part that you don’t want to go out. What is a clutch? Your clutch is what allows your car to change gears. The clutch is made up of the clutch plate, pressure plate, and the flywheel. And engaged clutch allows the engine and transmission to connect and spin at the same speed. The springs in the...