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When it comes to caring for your car, basic engine maintenance is an essential skill. These easy engine jobs are cheap, can be done at home, and will keep your car running longer. Here’s how you can DIY your engine maintenance and save on repairs.
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Go beyond flowers and chocolates this Mother’s Day and show your appreciation in a special way. This year, give Mom the practical and thoughtful gift of a DIY oil change! A DIY oil change for your mom saves money and shows you care about her safety, schedule, and vehicle. And, if your mom isn’t one […]
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Following a good tune-up checklist can help extend your car’s lifespan and improve its efficiency. In this article, we’ll discuss checking in on those key components like filters, spark plugs, and motor oil to help keep things in top shape and prevent costly repairs down the road.
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The weather can have a great impact on many parts of your vehicle, including its motor oil. Depending on the temperature outside, the oil that lubricates your car’s engine may run flow more quickly or slowly, influencing how it performs. Let’s address how the cold weather affects your motor oil and what you can do […]
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Take advantage of the beautiful fall weather to change your oil: not only will you avoid freezing your fingers, but your engine will run more efficiently as it keeps you warm all winter long. Doing your own oil change is easy, so long as you’re prepared and have the right oil change tools on hand. […]
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Changing your engine oil filter is an inexpensive maintenance task that can protect your engine from thousands of dollars of damage. In this blog post, we’ll explain what an engine oil filter does, why it needs to be replaced, what kinds you’ll find on the market, and how to select the right one for your […]
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Did you know that your two-stroke engine’s performance heavily depends on the type of oil you give it? And not just any oil: two-stroke oil. Two-stroke oil, often referred to as 2-stroke, two-cycle, or 2-cycle oil, is a lubricant specifically designed for two-stroke engines. Choosing the right oil can help your engine perform at its […]
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Planning out your automotive maintenance routine? Don’t forget oil changes! Let’s go over some basics about oil changes, including what factors impact how much this service costs.
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There’s no better time to give your vehicle’s key components a look-over than when you’re changing your winter tires. Servicing your vehicle during your tire change is easy because you’re already doing the hard parts: jacking it up and removing the wheels so you can access your brakes and suspension parts. If your summer tire […]
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If your car breaks down at the side of the road, at least a tow truck can reach you. But if you’re out snowmobiling, a maintenance-related breakdown can mean a very long hike back to rescue. So, before you bring your machine out of storage and head out into the snow, make sure you do […]
