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Oil changes are an important part of your car maintenance. You should take your vehicle for automotive repair service and get an oil change every 3,000-5,000 miles, depending on what’s recommended for your specific car. Every engine needs oil to be effective and keep your vehicle going. Your automobile engine has many moving parts that work together to propel your vehicle. These components need proper lubrication. When these components move against each other, they create friction and heat...

The tires on your vehicle and vehicles across the world, was a result of multiple inventors across several decades. Robert William Thomson invented the first vulcanized rubber pneumatic tire in 1845, but it was too costly and ahead of its time and attracted little interest. In the 1880’s John Boyd Dunlop was the inventor of the first practical inflatable tire for bicycles. Several years later, André Michelin and his brother Edouard were the first to use pneumatic tires on an automobile, but th...

Emissions inspections are required for Pennsylvania, but what actually happens? Get to know what is checked when your car is due for an emissions inspection.

Car noises can often cause our hearts to skip a beat, but knowing what they mean can help you know when to seek out service.

Believe it or not, the health of your tires affect your gas mileage on the roads. See how these two items relate to one another in this article!

If you just got new tires installed, you might need tire balancing service too. Find out if your new tires need to be balanced!

Germs and dirty surfaces can make you cringe on the thought of touching or sitting in an area filled with it. Well, fun fact, your car probably isn’t the pristine haven you think it is. According to studies, the average steering wheel is four times dirtier than a public toilet seat. Then they are all the other frequently touched areas in your cars such as the cup holder, seat belts, and door handles, and touch pads; they can’t be too much cleaner. Now more than ever, it seems timely ...

We live busy lives and often don’t have time for tasks like cleaning our car. Cleaning your car is an important aspect of car maintenance that many don’t realize the benefits of keeping up with. A clean car is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it can also increase the resale value of your car. While some clean their cars themselves, others pay a professional car wash to do the work for them. Ideally, you should get your car cleaned on a weekly basis. However, many car owners clean their ca...

Fluids keep your car moving down the road, but do you know what fluids are in your car? There's more than you might think.

You know essential maintenance is key, but what does a tune up for a car consist of? Keep reading to find out.