DIY oil change In the debate of changing your own oil versus going to the shop to have it done, there’s a lot to consider: do you have the time, equipment, the know-how? What’s the real cost of each? What are the...
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Sarah Simonovich
5 Tips To Save Your Car From Winter Havoc
The winter season can wreck havoc on one of your most prized possessions: your car. To protect your vehicle from damage, it is important to be prepared. Here is a list of 5 common problems that you may face this winter...
Matthew Blockus
What Is Dexos1?
Many have asked this question and in this article, we hope to get you an answer. What is dexos 1? Approximately every 5 years, a new service category is placed on engine oil. The reason behind this is that auto...
John Gula
The Magic Trick To Find Out What Side Your Fuel Tank Is On
Have you ever filled up someone else’s car with gas and pulled up to the pump only to have selected the wrong side. Whether it is a rental car or your friends ride it is annoying and probably has happened at least...
Windows Up Or Windows Down?
It is a commonly debated topic as to whether or not your fuel efficiency is improved with the windows down and there are a variety of articles online that send different messages. Below are links to a variety of sources...
Fuel Treatment: The Key To Protecting Your Engine From Ethanol Damage
As with most motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, boats, lawnmowers, snow blowers, and weed whackers, we usually just check the fluid levels, fire up, and go. When finished, users then power down their machine, do a little...
Manual VS. Automatic On Fuel Economy
The trend among American drivers is that around 94% purchase vehicles with automatic transmissions as apposed to Asia and Europe, which is less than 20%. Ease of use makes an automatic transmission a simple choice for...