CAR CARE KNOW HOW

Brakes

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Contaminated brake fluid compromises safety Beware of discount brake jobs Disc Brakes Brake Fluid is a Change for the Better

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Brake squeal  Diagnosing brake problems  A look at how to keep your brakes working properly. 

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Have your technician inspect your brakes 

Tires

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Tire maintenance key to safety, fuel economy Keep your vehicle's tires in tip-top condition Preparing for a Tire Change Three ways to Avoid Premature Tire Wear Tire pressure and patterns

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Rotating tires  Tire tread depth 

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Maintaining your tires 

General Maintenance

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Inspect your hoses to avoid serious damage Fall is the best time of year to perform vital maintenance Cooling system crucial when weather gets cold Fall car care checks important in all climates Cabin air filters crucial to commuter comfort Summer heat puts extra strain on weak batteries New wiper blades are easy to install The Oxygen Sensor Buying a Battery? Here are the basics I just had it Repaired and now Wipers Lighting Battery testing

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Keeping your battery in good condition  Fuel filters  Air filter  Maintaining your suspension  Changing your wiper blades  Checking your belts  Inspect your hoses annually  Tips for maintaining engine performance.  The value of having your battey checked.  The value of having a roadside emergency kit.  The value of using gloves when removing equipment.  Tips on how to keep your battery working properly.  The value of having a properly working suspension system.  The value of replacing your fuel filter on a regular basis.  A look at the value of replacing your windshield wipers. 

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Cleaner air  Check ups  When to replace your spark plugs  When should you change your chassis parts?  Importance of changing cabin air filters  Is your battery ready for the summer heat?  Is it necessary to change my cabin air filter? 

Engine & Components

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Belts and hoses should not be taken for granted Exhaust One Big Belt PCV Value

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Changing your spark plugs 2007  Checking your belts 2007  Importance of maintaining hoses  Engine light  Why buy a perfromance muffler  Rebulid your engine  Tips for replacing your exhaust system.  Tips for increasing the fuel mileage of your car.  Tips for preventing connecting rod failure.  Tips on how to keep your cams from causing engine failure.  A look at how the intake manifold increases your car's performance.  Advice on how to make sure your carburetor works efficiently.  The value of replacing your engine versus buying a new vehicle. 

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More horsepower in your engine  Is your engine running poorly?  Change all of your spark plugs at the same time 

Miscellaneous

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As season's change, so should driving styles Teens should carry a basic car repair kit Hooking up jumper cables; best learned before an emergency arises A snug gas cap can save money, reduce smog Enhance your bland vehicle, and save money More top tips to help you save gas this summer Auto technician job market remains strong Top wrenches vie for Clevite Showdown title NASCAR Performance backs car care initiative Trailer Towing Enough Already Self Diagnosis Good, better, best Wasted Gas is a Drop in the Bucket "Bells and Whistles" Enhance Your Bland Vehicle

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NASCAR Technical Institute  New products  Saving at the pump  A look at how safety foam protects drivers in the case of a crash.  A look at the NASCAR Technical Institute.  A look at NASCAR's Canadian Tire Series.  A look at how NASCAR disposes of it's oil.  A look at Whelen's short track series. 

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Welding  Impact foam  Want to train to become an automotive technician?  Saving gas  Improve your fuel economy