How Your Car Gets Tuned Up

Every 30,000 miles or two years (whichever comes first), your car should receive a tune up. This is a good way to keep your vehicle out of the shop, by having a few parts checked and replaced that are worn down. Here’s a list of things your mechanic does to tune up your car! -Replace the fuel filter -Change the spark plugs -Replace the distributor cap and rotor -Change the points and condenser -Check and adjust the ignition timing -Adjust the valves -Check the belts -Replenish fluids -Change oil filter -Replace the air filter -Adjust the clutch (if manual transmission) -Service the Battery -Replace the PCV To get see the rest of these steps,...

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The Future of Travel: Driverless Cars

The future’s days are numbered. Hoverboards and humans on Mars are still many years off, but estimates put the mass production of driverless cars at 2018, only five years from now. Want to text while driving? Go for it. How about playing poker while sitting in the drivers seat? Come on aces! Need a nap? We’ll wake you up when we get there. Driverless cars are everyday becoming more science and less fiction. Check out this infographic for more info, in graphic form (WOAH). Credit for the infographic to Daniel R Rossen: http://www.danielrrosen.com/2012/02/driverless-ca...

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11 Fantastic Ways to Use Vinegar in Your Car

Keeping cars clean is one of the biggest challenges many car owners face. But what if there was a simple product that you already have in your pantry that could keep your car clean? Turns out, there is! Vinegar’s good for so much more than salad dressing - it makes a great household and car cleaner. It’s gentle and all-natural, so you don’t have to worry about putting harsh chemicals into your car. Here are 11 ways you can use vinegar to clean your car: Keep car windows frost-free overnight in winter by coating them with a solution of 3 parts white distilled vinegar to 1 part water. Polish car chrome with full-strength white distilled vinegar...

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What You Need to Know About Vehicle Theft

For many people, their car is their life. Imagine the setbacks you would face if your car was stolen – it gets you to work, school and pretty much anywhere else you’d want to go. This infographic from the NHTSA explains more about vehicle theft and gives you the facts. To learn more about how to prevent your car from getting stolen, check out the NHTSA website....

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