You've heard people say that they're taking their car to the mechanic before going on a road trip, to give it a "tune-up." Have you ever wondered just what that actually means and when you should get one? Tune-Ups Past and Present Decades ago, an engine tune-up involved getting under the hood and adjusting a…
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When Your Diesel is Hard to Start
It's the middle of summer and your diesel engine is having trouble getting started. The problems that can occur due to the cold weather are well-known and fairly common, such as using summer-grade fuel in winter, a bad glow plug system, slow cranking, or thick, cold oil. However, in summer the problems tend to be…
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How to Maintain an Older Car
As a car's mileage creeps up toward 100,000 miles, some car owners think about trading in and buying something a little younger. But just because your car is getting older doesn't necessarily mean it's time to get rid of it. Many older cars (especially if they have been well-cared for, following the manufacturer's recommendations for…
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Why You Should Stop Trusting Your Car to Keep You Safe
The safety features in automobiles are getting more and more sophisticated by the year, and the percentage of drivers utilizing them is growing every year, as well. Yet car crashes and fatalities behind the wheel only continue to rise. With all the incredible tech designed to keep us safe, why aren't we any safer? Distraction…
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