automotive

  • How To Take Care Of Your Camper Awning

    If you recently purchased a new or used camper, it is important that you understand how to take care of your awning. The awning on your RV is one of the most vulnerable points on your RV and can easily break or wear down if not taken care of properly. Here are a few things you need to know about your awning in order to take proper care of it.
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  • Is Your Transmission Fluid Trying To Tell You Something?

    Just as the human body gives off warning signs prior to an impending illness, your transmission can tell you when there's mechanical trouble on the horizon. Many of these warning signs can be found simply by checking your transmission fluid. The current state of the fluid can say a lot about the transmission's current predicament and whether it'll need service later on. Here are a few things you should specifically look out for as you check your transmission fluid.
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  • Oil Changes: Why They Are Necessary

    Most teens are taught by parents or driver's ed instructors that oil changes are necessary for the vehicles they drive. However, what you may never have been taught or told is why they are necessary. It is not just about keeping the car running either. If your vehicle has not had an oil change for some time and you are thinking "Why bother?", here are the reasons why you need to get right on that and get the oil changed.
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  • Three Ways To Preserve Your RV's Electric Brake System

    The electric brake system plays one of the most important roles in the overall function of your RV. As a result, keeping the system in good condition becomes a priority. Here are just some of the things you can do to work towards this goal. Perform Routine Inspections Make it a habit to have the brake system professionally inspected routinely. As part of the inspection, a technician will check for signs of magnet wear, ensure there is proper lubrication and check to see if the adjuster springs are still in good condition.
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  • Helpful Tips for Being Prepared for the Cost of a Towing Service

    You certainly do not want to find yourself in need of a tow truck and be unsure of how you are going to be able to pay for it. To help ensure that you are always prepared for the cost of a tow, you will want to make use of the following tips. This way, your vehicle can quickly be towed home or to your mechanic so it can be repaired and put back on the road as soon as possible.
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  • 4 Things You Should Know Before Using A Fifth Wheel Hitch

    Using a fifth wheel hitch can help you save money on travel, especially because you can take your shelter with you. Of course, it is not necessarily as simple as sitting down and deciding to tow your fifth wheel. A lot of work goes into finding the right hitch and then using it properly to avoid damaging your truck or fifth wheel. These tips will help you make good choices before you even get started.
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  • How You Can Increase Your Diesel Fuel Efficiency

    It doesn't matter what type of vehicle you're operating, finding a way to get more miles per gallon is always an advantage. After all, the greater the MPG, the more money in your wallet. If you're the owner of a diesel fuel–powered vehicle, here are just some of the things you can do to improve your vehicle's mileage. Minimize Extra Revving Although you might enjoy the sound and thrill of it all, avoid extra revving.
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  • 5 Things To Know Before Buying A Used Car Engine

    If you are thinking about buying a used car engine to save money, you may have a lot to contend with. You may not be totally sure about the engine, and that's perfectly fine. These tips will help you determine the best way to purchase a used car engine without wasting time or money on those that just won't do the job for you. This guide may help you avoid making a terrible mistake.
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  • Four Things You Absolutely Have To Check Before You Buy A Used Semi Truck

    Buying a used semi truck takes experience and knowledge. If you do not have that experience and knowledge, take someone with you who does. Then he or she will be able to point out to you four things that you absolutely have to check before you buy any used semi truck. The Drive Train Given the monstrous size of most semi trucks, the drive train has to be near mint if you want to avoid major repairs in the next year or two.
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  • Debunking The Biggest Misconceptions About A Failing Automatic Transmission

    It is probably one of the most dreaded things you can hear your mechanic say to you: Sorry, but your transmission is shot. Just the mere mention of a bad transmission is enough to strike fear in the heart of an automobile owner because replacing a transmission can be one of the most costly repair jobs you could end up dealing with. Because of this fear of such an occurrence being ever-present, there is a lot of chit-chat about failing automatic transmissions in general, and, unfortunately, this chatter often leads to the spreading of some pretty major misconceptions.
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