Posted on 09 June 2020.
Changing a tire, whether it’s to rotate tires or to repair a flat, is a fairly simple and straightforward task. The necessary tools are generally in the trunk of the car. Use a good quality jack (like the floor jacks found here) to safely lift the car, remove the lug nuts, remove the tire. But […]
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Posted on 31 August 2015.
Generally, shock absorbers are hydraulic pump (oil) or mechanical devices, which assist to regulate the impact and rebound motion of a vehicle’s suspension and springs Apart from smoothing out vibrations and bumps, the major role of this shock absorber is to keep tires of the vehicle in contact with the surface of the road throughout. […]
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Posted on 03 September 2014. Tags: How To Change a Tire
We have all experienced it, the dreaded flat tire on our way to work or as we are motoring along a busy highway. Your left with no option but to pull over and swap the tire for the spare or wait till someone, a friend or road side service comes along to change your […]
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Posted on 14 August 2014. Tags: Exhaust Sytem
For many the exhaust system is nothing more than a “pipe” which excretes the “fumes and smoke” that result from combustion in your cars engine. In reality your exhaust system is a little more complicated than that. The exhaust system of your vehicle is critical for ensuring safe and efficient usage. It is responsible for […]
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Posted on 08 August 2014. Tags: How to use Car Jumper Cables
Your cars battery is one of the most critical and most often used components in your vehicle. Without this component, you would be unable to turn on the air condition, listen to radio, not to talk of starting your car. Doing things like leaving the lights on, or not closing one or more doors for […]
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Posted on 30 July 2014. Tags: Maintaining Car Brakes
An automobiles break system is perhaps the most important component of the car. A simple malfunction can make a car fail to start up or stop unexpectedly if not addressed soon enough. It is therefore important for vehicle owners to know all the essentials with regard to maintenance and inspection checks. Basic maintenance is a […]
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Posted on 23 July 2014. Tags: Tire Rotation
Tire Rotation Extend the life of your tires by regularly rotating them in order to prevent accelerated tread wear. Tire rotation simply means removing the tire and then placing it in a different location such that the wheels in front are transferred to the rear and the wheels at the back are transferred to the […]
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Posted on 07 July 2014. Tags: Do-It-Yourself Oil Change
Changing Oil On A Regular Basis Engine oil is one of the most important fluids in your car. Engine oil lubricates the engine, absorbs heat, neutralizes acid in the engine, absorbs trace amounts of water, and absorbs combustion by-products. Good quality engine oil improves car performance and extends engine life. However, heat generated by the […]
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Posted on 04 July 2014. Tags: DIY Car Maintenance Tips
Keeping your car maintained and serviced will help you save a lot of money long term on car repairs that come about often as of neglect of keeping the car in good working order. Preforming the maintenance yourself, will save you even more cash! But where do you start and what do you need to […]
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Posted on 23 June 2014.
In the trunk of our car is a plastic storage container, packed with essential items that will keep our cars going whilst on the road or for working on our vehicles at home in our garage. Upon noticing the box people ask me what I have in there, well I thought I would share it […]
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