Monthly Archives: March 2022

  1. Top Auto-Parts Brands as Recommended by Mechanics

    Top Auto-Parts Brands as Recommended by Mechanics

    Getting a quality part for your car can be difficult. The market is saturated with low-end, poor quality spare parts that often do more damage to your car than save you any money. That’s why it is important to know which brands offer quality solutions that will last the wear and tear of everyday driving. Some of the top auto-parts brands recommended by mechanics include: 

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  2. Engine Filter Maintenance Tips

    Engine Filter Maintenance Tips

    Keeping your engine filters clean ensures your vehicle performs the way it should while reducing the likelihood of engine trouble. 

    You can replace most filters once a year (or wash and reuse them if you have the right kind.) However, if you do a lot of driving or drive in particularly harsh conditions, it’s a good idea to clean or replace them more often. 

    In this post, we’ll cover the three main types of automotive filters and share a few maintenance tips for each of them. 

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  3. Basic Car Care Tips for the Aspiring Home Mechanic

    Basic Car Care Tips for the Aspiring Home Mechanic

    The majority of serious repairs will require a mechanic, even if you are fairly familiar with your car and how it works. However, if you are looking to get a little more involved and learn some of the basics of car care, there are plenty of things you can do on a regular basis to keep it in tip top shape.

    The first thing you are going to want to do is find the Owner’s Manual. This manual is kept in the glove compartment by most owners, but is often available online if you can’t find your copy. In the Owner’s manual you should be able to find the maintenance schedule, which tells you how often different maintenance items need to be attended to such as the engine oil, tire rotation, belts, hoses etc.

    A really good place to start is by looking at what is on the schedule and slowly starting to tick them off as they come up. Some of the important items you may find include:

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