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How to Get Your Vehicle Road Trip Ready

Get Road Trip Ready Once you decide to take a road trip you need to make sure your vehicle is ready and safe. You can go to your mechanic and ask him to do a pre-trip maintenance check.  In this article we will cover a few of the important reasons.  To begin with it improves your performance, keeps you safe, saves you money and gives you peace of mind. . Oil You will want to be sure that your oil has been changed and that your filters are in good shape.  By changing your oil on a regular basis it improves the...

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Keep up to date on the Maintenance of your Vehicle

here are many reasons for keeping up to date on your vehicle maintenance.  In this article we will cover a few of the important reasons.  To begin with it improves your performance, keeps you safe, saves you money plus many other reasons. And not any specific order. Oil By changing your oil on a regular basis. (Most places recommend 3,000 miles or 3 months/newer vehicles are recommending 5,000 miles.  However, referring to your owner’s manual is the best recommendation.) It improves the longevity of your motor and assists in your gas mileage.  Which in turn assists in fighting Global warming.  It also...

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How Often Do I Need to Change My Coolant?

Coolant is often overlooked until it’s absolutely necessary or too late. Also known as antifreeze, it is a bright green or yellow liquid that is normally mixed 50/50 with water to keep your radiator from overheating or freezing. Two Forms Coolant comes in two forms ethylene glycol and propylene glycol and is well suited depending on where you live and your lifestyle. Ethylene glycol – With having a lower freezing point and lower viscosity it is better for colder climates or locations with more severe winters. With a low flammability, it won’t ignite inside your radiator due to high heats. This compound on its own...

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