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If your worried about your car passing the yearly emissions inspection, this article will show you how to prepare your car to pass the emissions inspection. ”In order to pass the emissions test you have to change your engine oil, make sure your air filter is clean, make sure your spark plugs are in good shape, check your cooling system … Read More

If you are worried about your car’s AC system performing correctly in the hot weather, relax. I’m going to show you how to prepare your air conditioner for a hot summer weather. ”There are few things that you need to check: Your cooling system, electric cooling fans, cabin air filter, fan belt and then perform an AC pressure test. These … Read More

It would certainly be handy if you could have a mechanic in the trunk of your car for emergencies, but since the odds against that happening are pretty high here’s the next best thing, I’m going to show you things that you should have in your trunk to keep you safe while driving. ”The top 10 emergency items to have … Read More

If you want your car to last a long time like mine, then stay tuned, I’m going to show you some critical maintenance items to perform on your car so it can last forever. Well maybe not forever, but I’m trying to get a million miles out of my Toyota. And I am on a good way. ”Simple car maintenance … Read More

I’ve been around cars for a long period of time. And in all that time, I’ve seen people do some pretty dumb things with their cars. And today, I’m going to talk about a few of them so you don’t do them to your own car. ”People are running out of gas all the time, which is very bad for … Read More

If you want your Honda automatic transmission to last long, there are some things that you should avoid doing at any cost. ”If you want your Honda Automatic Transmission to last longer: Don’t drive through deep water, watch how you shift the gears, don’t leave it in drive while idling, don’t do burnouts and replace the transmission oil regularly.” Now, … Read More

As all items in the world, windshield wipers have a lifespan too. But do you know how long has to pass before you need to change your wipers? ”Most of the windshield wipers have a lifespan anywhere from 9 months to 12 months. This depends on how much do you use them. If you live in a rainy area or … Read More

I used to think that tire pressure is not that important. I often neglected my tires, not thinking about the consequences. It all changed when I talked with a tire specialist over at a local shop. He said: ”It’s very important to monitor your tire pressure. Inaccurate tire pressure can increase your gas mileage, can cause your tires to wear … Read More

Have you ever wondered why do cars backfire? Backfiring can be both confusing and scary. Not all of us are mechanics, so it’s pretty scary to hear a loud explosion-like sound coming out of your vehicle and not knowing what caused it and how to make it go away. ”There are mainly 3 reasons why cars backfire: Poorly adjusted ignition … Read More

We all know how to check if our car is running low on gas, but do you know how to check your tire pressure? More importantly, what should you do if your tire pressure is low? ”Checking your tire pressure regularly is the best way to be certain that your tires are running at the predicted pressure level. It’s best … Read More