2016

Hot And Cold Spark Plugs: What You Need To Know

You know enough about cars to know what spark plugs do and why they are so crucial to your engine. However, you’ve heard your professional mechanic talk about hot and cold spark plugs and you had no idea what they were talking about. Here’s what you need to know about this intriguing topic. The Major Differences Every spark plug has a different “heat range” that is appropriate for specific engines. The heat range is the temperature that needs to be created by the spark plug in order to successfully spark your fuel.…

Answering A Couple Of Common Questions About Auto Glass Rpeair

Your car’s glass can be subjected to a number of damages over the time that you own the vehicle. Often, these problems will start as relatively minor chips or scratches, but exposure to the elements can contribute to the damage worsening. Eventually, it is possible for this damage to spread from one side of the glass to the other, and this may weaken the glass enough to cause it to shatter.…

3 Tips For Going Green With Your Car To Help The Environment

If you are an eco-friendly person, you likely do many things that help the environment, such as recycling, watching how much water you use, turning off lights, and more. You can also help the environment by going green with your car. Three ways you can do this are listed below. Get Regular Maintenance Most people know that a car needs to have regular maintenance to keep it running, but if you stick to a regular schedule it is good for the environment.…

Repair Your Own Car Lighting Problems

Most car lighting issues are due to a burned out light bulb or a bad fuse. If your car’s problem is one of those two failures, you likely can fix it yourself. Here are the steps to troubleshoot an auto light problem and repair it quickly. Fuses and Bulbs Work Together to Light the Way Each light in your car is connected to a fuse, The fuse protects the car and battery from being damaged should there be a short in the wiring.…

Should You Be Using Oil Additives?

If you have an older car that leaks or consumes oil, then you may be considering using an additive to help reduce or solve the problem. Many companies manufacture oil additives that claim some kind of benefit either by stopping a leak, providing better lubrication, or making the oil thicker to prevent oil burning or leaks. While many of the products won’t harm your vehicle’s engine, they also may not provide much benefit either.…

Three Things To Look For In Your Next RV's Kitchen

You’re one of the 8 million RV owners in the U.S., and you’re planning on upgrading to a new recreational vehicle. Maybe you are one of the growing number of families who are making RVing a full-time lifestyle. Whether you’ll be spending a lot or a little time in your next RV, you’ve probably considered features like how many slideouts you want, how much cargo or storage space will work best for your needs, and how many people it can accommodate overnight.…

Is That Repair Worth It? Three Reasons To Keep Your Car Instead Of Trading It In

If you’re a car owner who has been dealing with a car that seems to need more in repair costs than the vehicle is worth, you may already be feeling pressure to get a new car. However, sometimes the decision isn’t always that easy to make. It’s not just a matter of how much you’re spending per month on repairs. Here are three reasons why you may want to keep that repair-happy car instead of getting another one.…

Matching Brake Pads To Your Type Of Driving

When you take your car in for brake work, you may not know that you have a choice as to the kind of brake pads the auto shop uses. There are a variety of brake pads available, each with different characteristics. Here are your choices of brake pads and why you would choose one over another. Brake Pad Basics Brake pads are made by embedding different materials into a flexible resin.…

Three Benefits Of Owning An RV

With spring here and summer just around the corner, you may be looking into new ways to get out and explore the open road. One of the best things you can do is invest in an RV. There are plenty of professional RV dealers with RVs for sale of all types, dimensions and styles. Before you run out and begin shopping for one of these motor homes, you should get to know the benefits of ownership, so that you can decide whether this is for you.…

Learn Four Things To Check Before You Take Your Car To Be Inspected

If you own your first car and it is time to have it inspected, it is important to make sure you take the time to check everything you can on your own before you take the car to be inspected. Doing an inspection on your own is not overly difficult to do. The following guide walks you through a few things to inspect yourself.  The Headlights Turn on the headlights of your car.…