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Road Trip? Check! (Trip Inspection)
After months of postponing travel far away from home, a lot of us can't wait to hit the road and scream "Road Trip!" again. But how long has it been since the vehicle you're planning on taking h...
Published on: Sep 14, 2025
Differential Service
When you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your wheels. The outside wheels have a longer distance to travel than the inside wheels, so there are...
Published on: Sep 07, 2025
Xtreme Automotive Tips: Alternator
Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all of the vital electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of ...
Published on: Aug 31, 2025
Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)
You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accelerating and changing gears. You know it's not the surface...
Published on: Aug 24, 2025
Cold Weather Vehicle No-Nos (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)
It's always easier to leave a few things in your vehicle so you'll have them on hand. But in cold weather, while it's a good idea to carry items such as a phone charger, blanket and shovel, ther...
Published on: Aug 17, 2025
Slipping into Fall (Driving with ABS Brakes)
As the weather changes over from hot to colder, drivers will have to deal with more slippery streets. And it's important to know how to drive with the brakes you have on your vehicle.
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Published on: Aug 10, 2025
Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)
If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one of the most important safety maneuvers you can do in any vehicle. That means your brakes ha...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025
A Non-Starter (Alternator Problems in Cold Weather)
As the temperatures dip, we all know there could be problems starting our vehicles. After all, batteries can grow old and not hold a charge as well as when they were newer. Or starters can go bad.&nbs...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025
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