No one likes a dead car battery. Usually, your car battery dies because the kids left the radio on, or you accidentally left the headlights on. Other times, your battery is just too old and can no longer hold a charge. However, another often overlooked cause of battery trouble is the hot and cold weather. The seasons can dramatically affect how your battery works.
This has been a problem with batteries since cars were invented. Luckily, auto technology has progressed to the point where it only affects us in extreme weather. Generally, if you are above 100 degrees Fahrenheit you…
Keeping your car safe on the road when it rains is easier if you are prepared. Here is all you need to know about riding your car in the rain.
There may come a time when you lose control and the car starts sliding. Avoid the common reaction of hitting the brakes; it will make things worse. The key to stopping sliding on wet roads is to turn the wheel in the direction of the slide and eventually, the car will correct itself.
In order to avoid accidents on wet roads, start making it a point to increase the distance…
At one time, the amount of weight carrying capacity of your vehicle was not much of an issue. However, after many accidents and injuries, the government stepped into the fray by issuing regulations on how you get your information about the weight you are carrying. The legislation was enacted to make it easier for you to know your weight carrying limitations.
Since September of 2004, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has used its authority to require that all car manufacturers inform the customer of the weight carrying a restriction on the doorjamb on the tire...
The last thing anyone wants when they purchase a new car is to get it dirty or stained. While it can be possible to take precautions that protect the car's interior from damage or dirt, it is very difficult to keep your car's floor clean when getting in and out. After-market floor mats, both all-weather and carpet, can help greatly in keeping your car's floor clean.
All-weather floor mats are a great option if you happen to work in a job that often causes your footwear to become dirty or you wear heavy boots that could wear…
You may have heard of these terms before but not paid a lot of attention to them: rear-wheel-drive and front-wheel-drive. If you are unfamiliar with what these terms mean as to performance, then you may not know which type is best for you.
Front-wheel-drive (FWD) vehicles are less expensive for consumers because the manufacturing process is less expensive. They are also more fuel-efficient because they weigh less. An FWD vehicle has good traction in hazardous driving conditions on the road due to poor weather, such as rain or snow.
When you're thinking about purchasing a new or certified used vehicle, you may want to research powertrain and bumper-to-bumper warranties. Having a working knowledge of them is as important as recognizing the type of vehicle you want.
All of the inner parts that are responsible for the vehicle's movement are covered by the powertrain warranty. Some of the parts that include are the drivetrain, engine, and transmission, for instance. There are items that are excluded, however, as normal-wear parts. The clutch and fluids are examples of this category.
The timing belt is an integral part of an internal combustion engine. It is also called a timing chain or cambelt. The timing belt is responsible for synchronizing the rotation of the camshaft with the crankshaft.
The purpose behind a timing belt is to ensure that an engine's valves operate in a proper manner. The timing belt operates to open and close valves with each cylinder's intake and exhaust. As a general rule, a timing belt is what commonly is described as a toothed belt. In other words, it is a type of drive belt with teeth located…
