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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: Nov 09, 2025
Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rai...
Published on: Oct 05, 2025
QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)
Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, ...
Published on: Sep 21, 2025
A "Mounting" Problem (Motor Mounts)
You know how heavy your engine and transmission are, so you can imagine how tough the parts that hold them onto your vehicle's sub-frame must be. Not only must they support the weight, they also...
Published on: Jun 15, 2025
Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You...
Published on: Jun 08, 2025
Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presen...
Published on: Jun 01, 2025
Alleviate the Creaks and Squeaks (Chassis Lubrication)
If your vehicle creaks and squeaks when you drive down the road, it may mean that some of the metal parts are rubbing against each other and need to be lubricated. Those could be parts of the su...
Published on: Apr 06, 2025
Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)
You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how imp...
Published on: Mar 23, 2025