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Understanding Auto Service Tasks

Hello, my name is Davey Jerome. Welcome to my site about auto service. When I was a young boy, the first task I learned to perform on my dad’s truck was an oil change. I delighted in letting the old oil flow out into the drain pan and removing the old filter. Adding the new filter and oil seemed to rejuvenate that old truck and ready it for another day of work on the farm. I will use this site to explore the process of performing automotive services on your own. I hope you can use the information on my site to learn about this important task.

Is Online Traffic School Right For You?

20 May 2016
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If you've recently received a traffic ticket, you may be considering attending traffic school to lessen the cost of the ticket or ensure that you don't receive points on your driver's license. While going to traffic school once meant spending a day or more in a crowded classroom, now there are convenient online options as well. But is online traffic school the right choice for you? Take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of online traffic school to find out if it's the best way for you to take care of that traffic ticket. Read More …

Common Mistakes Made With DPF Regeneration Issues In A Vehicle

19 May 2016
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The process by which diesel particulate filters burn off soot, or DPF regeneration, is essential for the proper functioning of a vehicle. Here are some common mistakes people make that cause DPF regeneration to not work properly and speed up the degradation of the automobile. Shorts Trips with Active Regeneration If your vehicle has the 'active' regeneration for DPF instead of the passive kind, then you often need to run the car long enough in order to burn off all of the particles since the system won't be engaged all the time. Read More …

Car Repair For The Novice: Identifying And Fixing Leaks

19 May 2016
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Car leaks are inevitable and sooner or later you will have to deal with them. However, some leaks are harmless while others indicate serious problems with a vehicle. Here are some clues on how to identify common car leaks and what to do about them. Harmless Leaks During the warmer months of the year when you rely heavily on your air conditioner, you may notice puddles of water that accumulate on your garage floor as your car cools down. Read More …

How To Defrost Car Locks

19 May 2016
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In the winter, snow and ice can freeze onto and into the locks of your vehicle, making it impossible for you to open your doors. While this is an annoying problem, it is thankfully fairly simple to solve if you know what you are doing. Try these following methods to defrost your car locks and continue on with your day as normal. What Not To Do Firstly, do not pour hot water on the locks in question. Read More …

3 Tips For Driving A Luxury Car…Without Paying Higher Maintenance Costs

19 May 2016
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You probably work hard, and one way that you might be thinking about treating yourself is by investing in a luxury car. However, on top of the higher price tag, one thing that you have to worry about is increased maintenance costs. The old myth that luxury cars can be expensive to maintain and repair is often true, depending on the make and model, but it is possible to drive a luxury car without paying too much for repairs and maintenance. Read More …