Maintenance

5 Steps to Avoid Engine Overheating

It is a common sight many an automobile owner is all to familiar with: A car is stranded on the side of the road with the hood open and smoke billowing out as an exasperated driver looks on shaking his or her head.

An overheated engine can render a car useless in a matter of minutes. A vehicle is propelled by an engine that ignites gasoline and causes controlled explosions within. An engine can produce quite a lot of heat. Compound this with external temperatures and an overheated engine may occur. Other mechanical factors can also cause an engine to overheat. These include a faulty thermostat to regulate coolant supply to the engine and even an inoperable radiator fan.
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Filling Station 411
Things You May Not Know About Gas Stations

For motorists, visits to a local gas station are a necessity. Fortunately for many, the prevalence of gas stations makes getting a good deal possible, right? Not exactly ... and there are some other things that gas stations don't tell us.
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How Often to Change Motor Oil?

Much confusion or misinformation exists about how often drivers need to change their vehicle's motor oil. Though it pays to change motor oil to keep the engine operating optimally, such changes don't need to be done as often as the average driver thinks.
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Supplies for Car Enthusiasts

Maintaining a fresh-from-the-showroom look on a prized vehicle takes a little work and the right supplies. Car enthusiasts will want to outfit their garage or workshop with these essential items:
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Preventive Maintenance to Keep Your Car on the Road

Many motorists bemoan the myriad costs associated with owning a vehicle. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the average price for a new car in the United States is slightly more than $28,000. But as any vehicle owner knows, that sticker price is only the beginning. The cost of maintaining a vehicle and keeping it on the road is not exactly small potatoes.
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Maintenance Applies To Your Vehicle's Interior, Too

Recent studies have estimated that many Americans spend as much as three hours a day in their cars. Over the course of a typical week, that's almost one entire day behind the wheel. That not only translates to lots of face time with your vehicle's interior, but it also provides ample opportunities for the buildup of dirt, grime, coffee, and food stains that can leave a car's interior appearing haggard and worn.
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Rare Car Wax ... Hard to Get

There's a paste car wax that appears to be in demand by afficionados and collectors of rare and expensive automobiles. Hand made infrequently in very small batches, eight ounces of the highly concentrated Malm's carnauba paste is a pricey $145.00. Supposedly, just a tiny amount is enough for a full size car. Don't expect any of those car fanatics to tell you about this wax. They keep it a tightly guarded secret so their cars can outshine yours and competitors at car shows.
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Car Washing Dos and Don'ts

Car enthusiasts will tell you that one of the best ways to maintain that new car look is to keep up with a frequent washing schedule. Removing road grime and other plagues of automotive paint on a routine basis keeps a car looking its best.
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