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Halloween is right around the corner! While this holiday is full of tasty treats and scary surprises, safety still needs to be your top priority on the road. As you gather decorations for your home and pick up candy for the trick-or-treaters, follow these tips to get your car ready for Halloween, too.
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Not having the right tools can turn a 20-minute repair into a multi-day nightmare. Whether you’re a professional or brand-new to the automotive repair industry, check out this list of the best car service tools that should be in every DIYer’s toolbox.
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The majority of cars on the road today are powered by SLI (starter, lighting, and ignition) batteries. These car batteries provide initial power to the starter motor, ignition system, fuel system, and engine management computers. Once the engine is running, the charging system takes over to generate enough current to recharge the battery and continue […]
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Dealing with a dead car battery can be a real inconvenience. Your battery can die of something simple, like leaving the lights on for too long with the ignition off. (The reason you hear in the mall, “Licence plate LUVMYCR, your car lights are on.” Mall staff are trying to help your car battery!) In […]
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Most car batteries will last three to five years. By keeping up a good maintenance routine, you can ensure your battery lasts as long as possible.
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Whether you’re an amateur mechanic or a first-time DIYer, learning to do an oil change is very handy if you’re interested in maintaining your car on your own. We have a full guide on how to do an oil change, but we’d like to share some more tips and tool suggestions to help make your […]
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Your car needs a variety of fluids to keep it moving. Without the right fluids, certain parts could become damaged or stop working altogether. Complete regular checkups of these fluids to keep your car in top condition, especially if it’s more than three years old.
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Routine tire inflation is one of the main uses for an air compressor, but what else can you use it for? Air compressors are a great tool to have in your garage, and there are many ways to use an air compressor around the house as well! Here’s a quick look at five new ways […]
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Lately, we’ve been discussing car starting problems and battery and charging system maintenance. But when it comes to car trouble, how do you pinpoint the source of the problem? How do you know if your maintenance plan is effective? You need a car diagnostic tool, like a digital multimeter (DMM) or an OBD2 scanner. When […]
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In the world of jump starting, there are several steps that, if adhered to, will keep your jump starter in good operating condition and support a long service life. Keeping these tips in mind could significantly extend the life of your jump starter. They also apply to virtually any brand of jump starter you own.