Illuminating lights and codes…
It is important to pay attention to illuminating notifications that you see on your car’s dashboard. A telltale sign of a shoddy thermostat that normally presents itself early on is a bright check engine message, either with or without an accompanying code. A P0128 error is shown when your engine is having difficulty regulating temperature. This commonly results from a malfunctioning thermostat or a problem that is located within the engine control module. A code such as this points to the conclusion that the engine is operating at an abnormally cold temperature since it cannot produce heat and distribute coolant into the engine correctly.
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With fall almost upon us, you need to consider your car care as you drive into a new season. Although you might not be ready for colder weather, your car needs to be so that it can keep you, passengers, and other drivers on the road safe.
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Whether you’re an experienced driver or a brand new one of your biggest concerns while driving should be safety. The most important safety feature of any vehicle is the braking system. To make sure your braking system is protecting you and functioning properly regular maintenance is required. Let’s take a closer look at how this system actually works and how often you should get your brakes repaired.
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If you’re the owner of a vehicle there will be many choices you have to make when it comes to services and repairs. Chances are you’ve already thought about whether to use conventional motor oil or synthetic oil for your car. Synthetic motor oil is made up of artificial chemical compounds that include base oil, carrier oil, and powder additives. The carrier oil’s job is to distribute additives to better protect your engine plus it will last longer than conventional oils. Let’s take a look at some other reasons why you should be using synthetic oil for your car.
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Air Filter Maintenance
The quality of oxygen is compromised if you have a polluted air filter and fuel efficiency is negatively affected as well. Therefore, it is usually advised to have your vehicle’s air filter replaced around every 12,000 miles.
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Does it seem like dozens of automatic car washes have popped up all over the place in the last few years? Well, it’s because people care about the appearance of their cars and want to extend the life of their paint job. We caution against this approach, however, because automatic car washing comes with a whole host of negative side effects.
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