Maintenance Tips, Tricks And Hacks For Your Vehicle
Author: Bob Semana
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How Do You Reset The AC On a Chevy Avalanche? (With Pictures)
On most early 2000s general motors vehicles, including Chevy Avalanche, the AC loses calibration if you have disconnected the battery or replaced any heater control component like an actuator. So, if you have had any other issues and you simply had to disconnect the battery, you can expect some issues with the AC. However, before…
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How Can I Make My Cabin Air Filter Smell Better? (Answered!)
Your car’s cabin air filter is responsible for filtering out dust, pollen, and other particles from the air that circulates inside your vehicle. If this filter becomes clogged, it can lead to decreased airflow and an unpleasant odor. In this blog post, we’ll offer some simple solutions on how to make your cabin air filter…
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5 Reasons Why Your Car Cooling Fan Is Louder Than It Should Be
If you’ve noticed that your car cooling fan is loud lately, there are a few possible explanations. I will list five of the most common reasons why a car cooling fan might be too loud. By understanding why your car’s cooling fan is louder than it should be, you can take steps to fix the…
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How To Clean Your Car AC Filter At Home (With Pictures)
The car’s air conditioning system circulates air through the cabin and the filter catches dust, pollen, and other debris. Over time, this filter can become clogged, so it’s important to clean it occasionally. The best way to clean it is to remove it from the car and wash it with a mild detergent. When the…
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Quick Fix For No Heat In Car (5 Minutes or Less)
When your car stops blowing heat, the last thing you want to do is spend a lot of time and money trying to fix it. Not all repairs require a lot of time and money. Having heat in your vehicle is not just for comfort. You need heat to defrost the windshield in the winter.…
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8 Signs Of a Bad Water Pump
What are the signs of a bad water pump? Many different parts of your vehicle actually have ways of letting you know that they’re going to fail. The water pump is one of them. When a water pump starts to fail, the seals go bad first and if you let it go for a long,…
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Is It Safe To Drive With a Bad Driveshaft
Although you don’t see many driveshafts breaking down every day, like any other parts the driveshaft has a lifespan too. A rough estimate of a driveshaft lifespan is around 75,000 miles. So, if your vehicle has around 75,000 miles, what are the signs and symptoms that you must pay attention to if your driveshaft is…
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Is It Safe To Drive With a Leaking Battery
Car batteries are devices that transform chemical energy into electricity. This means that the battery is filled with acid. A leaking battery is something that doesn’t happen very often. But, when it does, one can ask himself ”Is it safe to drive with a leaking battery?” Key Takeaway Purpose Of Car Battery The purpose of…
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Is It Safe To Drive With a Coolant Leak
If you have noticed a coolant leak coming from the radiator or some of the cooling system hoses, you must stop the leak immediately. Is it safe to drive with a coolant leak? The engine cannot run without a working cooling system because it will overheat. Key Takeaway Is It Safe To Drive With a…
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Why is My Car AC Squealing and How To Fix It
Have you heard weird noises as soon as you turn your engine on? Are you wondering why is my car ac squealing and how to fix it? If you hear squalling noises as soon as you turn on your AC, that is an indicator that your AC compressor or your AC belt is failing. Having…
