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How to Tell Positive and Negative On a Car Battery?

If you are a new car owner learning what is under the hood of your car can be a daunting task. Learning about the battery and the engine of your vehicle is scary! However, there are a few things that are important to learn that every car owner should know. …
How Long Can You Drive With Expired Tags In California?

If you have recently moved to California, you could be wondering how long you have to drive your car after your tags expire. The answer is, none. For California, you do not get any grace period when your tags expire. It is best to do it before your tags expire …
Why does my RPM go up and down while driving?

What does RPM exactly mean? RPM simply stands for revolutions per minute. It is a measuring unit for how fast a machine is working. In the case of cars, it means the number of revolutions the crankshaft in the engine makes per minute and how many times a valve goes …
What will happen if I pull the handbrake on whilst driving?

At some point in your life, you’ve probably seen a police chase scene in a movie.  Dozens of police cars are chasing down a single car that is weaving in and out of traffic, going the wrong way down the highway.  There are theatrical 360 degree turns and spectacular explosions. …
Best 0W-20 Synthetic Oil

With vehicles becoming more and more high tech and constantly in need of preventative maintenance, car owners need to do everything they can to ensure their car continues to run smoothly and efficiently. From the more major electronics such as the main vehicle computer all the way down to the …
How Many Miles on a Used Car is too much?

There are lots of important things to consider before buying a used car, including the mileage. Buying any vehicle with too many miles on it is usually a very bad idea for numerous reasons. This is something that you will want to learn more about, especially if you are in …
can i use laundry detergent to wash my car

Contrary to what many car owners think, cleaning and washing cars is not just a vanity or cosmetic exercise. If you are a cautious and careful car owner, you will always take this aspect seriously. You may ask this question: can I use laundry detergent to wash my car?  The …
is rainx bad for your windshield

If you want to drive safely during the rain, you must ensure good visibility. But it takes some effort to keep your windshield clear. For that purpose, wipers alone and not enough. Rain-X is sometimes used with wipers. But is RainX bad for your windshield? In this post, we will …