What Does the 'Snow Mode' Do in Your Vehicle?
Modern vehicles come equipped with a variety of advanced features to enhance safety and performance under specific driving conditions. One of these features is "Snow Mode." Designed to help drivers navigate snowy, icy, or slippery roads, this mode adjusts various systems in your car to improve stability, control, and traction.
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How to tell when I need new brakes
How to Tell When You Need New Brakes
Your vehicle’s braking system is one of the most critical components for ensuring safety on the road. Recognizing the signs that your brakes need to be replaced can prevent accidents and costly repairs down the line. In this blog post, we'll explore the key indicators that it might be time for new brakes.
Squeaking or Squealing Noises...
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Make Sure Your Tires Have Enough Tread for a Snowy Winter
Making sure your tires have enough tread for a snowy winter is essential for staying safe while driving in the snow. When the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, your tires need to have enough tread to help you stay in control of your car while driving on the slippery roads.
If you're not sure whether or not your tires have enough tread, you can always bring your...
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How to Stop Brakes from Squeaking
Pads and Rotors must be replaced.
Your brakes, on the other hand, may be nearing the end of their service life, which means the pads and rotors are worn out. Because the pads (or what's left of them) and rotor are making metal-on-metal contact, you'll ultimately hear a screeching noise if the friction surface on the brake pads wears down sufficiently. Another source of nois...
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Is a little oil dripping from my vehicle a big deal?
Although it might seem to be simple to forget a few drops of oil on your driveway, this is never a good idea. A minor oil leak will turn into a bigger, much more costly fix if left unattended. Furthermore, if the leak worsens while the vehicle is in service, the engine can seize. This will put passengers in your car and other vehicles on the road in a risky and precarious cond...
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How to Maintain Your Windshield Wipers
Regularly removing windshield wipers is integral to healthy driving. Usually, every six months you can get new ones, though the better ones, mostly made from silicone, will last forever.What could go wrong with that?Extremely cold temperatures can fracture the rubber blades and break them, and high heat can damage the strength of the blades and ruin them. Dirt and debris will ...
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Getting Your Vehicle Ready For Winter
Car Maintenance Tips from the Pros Ready you for driving in fall and winterOf course, it's foolhardy to go out in a poorly equipped vehicle in the middle of winter, but even vehicle owners in temperate regions require an automotive maintenance review as the days get shorter, remember the pros of the Nelson's Auto Repair (Nelson 's Auto Repair) National Center for non-profit, a...
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Signs you need an Oil Change
Oil changes are a quick service appointment but they will help to prolong the life of your engine and boost the overall efficiency when done periodically. Then why are drivers waiting or deciding not to change their oil? Unfortunately , most people rely on warning signs for mileage instead of oil change to let them know when it's time to schedule a service appointment. Consequ...
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How to Test a Spark Plug Ignition Coil
If you believe that your car has a faulty spark plug, use a multimeter to check it out in 7 straight stages.
An ignition coil is a vital component of todayss modern engine management system. Virtually all vehicles manufactured today use ignition coils to provide the spark for the engines spark plugs. An ignition coil is an inductive coil that is a part of the vehicles secon...
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Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Ignition Switch
If your car can not start, starts but dies quickly, or has electrical components that stopped working, the ignition switch can need to be replaced.
One of the most significant electronic components typically found on many road-going cars and trucks, is the ignition switch. It is usually situated on the steering wheel, just behind the cylinder of the ignition switch. The two...
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