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While driver's education may teach a person how to drive, they don't always teach everything a person needs to know about their car. Part of this is because things differ from brand to brand and model to model. Here are ten different things that all drivers need to know how to do in order to keep their car running longer. These things can also help you avoid being stranded on the side of the road! Know when your oil should be changed. While the rule of thumb used to be every three months or around 5,000 miles, that's no longer true for all cars. Read your manual to know when your vehicle's oil change is due. Know where your car's check engine light is and that when it comes on, it's potentially serious. While it may not always mean you're going to destroy your car if you continue to drive it, in many cases, it does indicate a major problem. Know how to replace your windshield wiper blades. You should replace them every six ... read more

Todays's excellent car maintenance suggestions are brought to be the good folks over at CarFax. Today they offer some great tips on how to keep your car running well. Vehicle maintenance is an ongoing endeavor and may cause you a fair amount of headaches. With all of the things going on in our lives, thinking about our car's next oil change is the last thing we want to worry about. But to keep our cars on the road in reliable and safe driving condition…we have to take care of our cars. There are three primary factors driving a cars maintenance needs: The car’s age – the older the car is the more frequently it will need care. The type of mileage you drive – short local trips can impact wear and tear as much as high volume mileage. And the driving conditions – highway, city and off-road driving all have different effects on the frequency and type of maintenance that may be required. Your car’s maintenance manual contains all of the information you nee ... read more

There was a time when the V8 Cadillac and Lincoln were considered an everyday car of the average driver. That time is long gone, and manufacturers are turning to designers and engineers to come up with vehicles with lower body weight and more fuel efficient engines. A car's mileage rating is one of the top considerations for most people buying a new vehicle. Today some of the bestselling vehicles are the fuel-efficient Toyotas, Hondas, and Nissans that allow owners to enjoy the privacy and comfort of their cars and save money on gas. For those who have bought the larger cars in the past, it's important to get better mileage and save money. Here are some tips that will allow you to do so. Do not race; avoid sudden acceleration and braking when driving. The best way to maximize your driving is by driving in a calm, even manner that does not go above 60 mph. Every time you go above the 60 mph mark, your fuel efficiency decreases. Use the appropriate o ... read more

There are very few body-on-edge SUVs left. And even less of them with the 2016 Toyota 4Runner's notoriety for ability, life span and solid resale. Intended to handle the hardest rough terrain obstructions, the 4Runner is about the mission. Of course, the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder offer a smoother ride and all the more cutting edge highlights. They even accompany progressed AWD frameworks for differing rough terrain conditions. In any case, they don't have the capacity to truly take a beating and handle relentless items in the way the 4Runner can. On the other side, the 4Runner's poor mileage and truck-like driving qualities are far from what auto-based SUVs can convey, in spite of the fact that it's capable V6 and various inside conveniences offer it some assistance with remaining focused while lurking the urban wilderness. Let's Look At It In Action Have a look at the following video and see what you think

That mechanical marvel under the hood of your car called a "motor" or "engine" is a large machine made up of hundreds of smaller parts, systems and subsystems. They all work together turning air and fuel into thousands of small explosions, which move your car down the road, getting you from point A to point B. If it seems complex, you're right, it is. That's why all of our ASE Certified Auto Technicians spend so much time studying and learning all of the past auto technology as well as future technology about to be released into the driving public. However, this doesn't mean you can never understand it or become familiar with how your engine works. You can also quickly learn what some of the more esoteric parts look like. You've heard of pistons and valves. Do you know what they look like? Do you know how they work? How about your timing chain/belt, or water pump? Prepare yourself for what may be the only video resource you'll ever need to learn what the parts of an engine look l ... read more

Adaptive cruise control is one of the first steps in moving towards autonomous driving vehicles, as it allows the vehicle to regulate speed and braking on the highway to maintain a set following interval behind the detected car ahead. Today's video looks at how Honda implements this system on their vehicles, as well as how Collision Mitigation Braking Systems work. Both systems rely on a millimeter wave radar as well as a monocular camera to detect objects ahead. So how does adaptive cruise control work? The primary purpose of the system is to travel at the speed selected by the driver, just like traditional cruise control. However, if the vehicle detects another car in front of it that is traveling at a slower speed, the vehicle will reduce its speed to match that of the detected car and a then maintain a selected interval behind the car. The system works by emitting radar waves which bounce off of vehicles ahead and return to the unit. This informs ... read more

Today’s cars are making life easier in so many ways. They remind you to perform regular maintenance with warning lights. They park themselves and automatically stop if something comes in front of them, like another vehicle or the neighbor’s new dog. They have rear cameras, heated seats, and mondo speakers that allow you to listen to Drake as loud as you’d like. Oh, and they even cancel out sound, so you won’t hear road noise. And your neighbor can’t hear you rapping along with Drake. :) New cars even come with vacuum cleaners installed for easy cleanup. However, if you're unfortunate enough to not have a vacuum in your car, or even if you do, and you want your car to look its very best, check out these tips for a spotless car. Remove all trash. Get a plastic grocery bag and pick up all of the large pieces of trash that the vacuum cleaner will not get. Throw out the junk mail that you left between the front seats, the empty fry bag from the back seat, and the ... read more

Everyone wants to get the best out of their car, regardless of if it’s fuel economy or overall performance. Auto product manufacturers know this so they’ve created various products with high claims. One of the more recent being fuel additives and treatments. Can the contents within a small bottle improve how your vehicle performs and even save you more money at the pump? Let’s find out! What Are Fuel Additives? With a quick tour around your local auto parts store, you’ll likely come across an aisle of bottles that are touted as "miracles in a bottle". The claims the manufactures of the products make range from improving fuel economy, high performance, and even improved emissions. Some of the fuel treatments act as detergents that work to combat the carbon buildup which is produced whenever the engine is running. These products are not magical and most of them do not live up to their numerous claims. A fuel additive is a treatment you can add to your gasoline tank which will p ... read more

Still celebrating the opening of our Medium Duty Truck Service And Repair department, today we feature another story from within that industry. Today we're taking a look at the all-new 2016 Ford F-650 and F-750, as well as the plant where they're built. Production of the trucks at the Ohio Assembly Plant, previously built in Mexico, helps secure more than 1,000 hourly UAW jobs and a $168 million plant investment in the United States. Offered in Regular Cab, SuperCab and Crew Cab body styles and in straight-frame, dock-height and an all-new dedicated tractor model for heavy towing applications, the 2016 F-650/F-750 line features a bold new look inside and out. Ford is the only medium-duty truck manufacturer that designs and builds its own diesel engine and transmission combination – ensuring the powertrain will work seamlessly with all chassis components and vehicle calibrations. Along with its 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine option, Ford is also offering a gasoline-powered ... read more

Have you ever looked at a broken down, rusty, car or truck and thought to yourself, "There is no saving that heap. Time for the junkyard"? What about going to a junkyard to shop for your next car or truck? Ridiculous? Maybe not! One of the most incredible junkyards in the history of junk is Turner's Auto Wrecking in Fresno, California—and on this episode of Roadkill, Freiburger and Finnegan hit those 100 acres of vintage sheetmetal and go digging for gold! After considerable debate, the guys select a 1950 GMC shortbed truck that had been off the road for 26 years and put the pedal to the metal to get it running and driving for the trip home to Los Angeles. At least there was a 50-percent victory. Watch as the guys revamp the Jimmy inline six, panic over a wrecked master cylinder, sweat like race horses for four days, and explore one of the greatest old-car stashes ever