How to Make Your Car Last Forever: Avoid Expensive Repairs, Improve Fuel Economy, Understand Your Warranty, Save Money

EFFECT OF HEAT ON BELTS, HOSES, BRAKES, LUBRICANTS, AND FLUIDS Belts: Drive belts are made of rubber and conse ...

It’s difficult to see here, but this belt is weathered and cracked. The reason for this is that over ...

Despite being subjected to excessive heat and cold, radiator hoses tend to last a long time with ...

Proper brake operation is critical to you and your family’s safety, and brake replacement is something that ...

Lubricants: Summer heat causes lubricants and greases to break down and lose their lubricating properties. Lubr ...

MODIFICATIONS FOR HAULING LOADS IN HOT WEATHER Many of us haul trailers during the summer months. If you do, ...

you’ve seen refugees from junkyards masquerading as toy trailers careening down the highway behind some ...

WINTER The extreme cold of winter brings its own unique set of vehicular challenges. What are they? And what c ...

Rubber boots and bellows protect tight tolerance metal joints from weather elements, dirt, and road grime. ...

Windshield wipers come in many designs. Wiper makers come up with design innovations all the time. Desi ...

Burning up the wiper motor Stripping out the wiper arms Damaging the wiper transmission (linkage system) Over ...

Here we have a typical automotive doorjamb. Note the black rubber gaskets that outline the door cavity. ...

rust (the eating away of your dollars). If you haven’t already done it, get a fresh coat of wax on th ...

Fresh, Clean Fluids Make sure all engine fluids are fresh and clean. Fresh engine oil allows the engine to cr ...

There are many fine winter tires on the market today. Design innovation has excelled in this area. Wint ...

display cracks, glazing, or missing ribs (on serpentine belts) need to be replaced. Cooling System In addition ...

SUMMARY The minor investment of time and money preparing your vehicle for winter driving pays off in multiple ...

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Everyone who drives a vehicle should know how to change a tire. It starts with knowing where the jack, ...

With the tire on the ground, “break” the lug nuts free so they will turn easily once you raise the ...