Tire Rotation
Tire rotation is one of the easiest auto maintenance tasks to accomplish, and one of the most important. Done properly, it can extend the life of your tires, improve your gas mileage and ensure that your car handles in a…
Timing Belt
Many of the cars on the road today have timing belts. They keep the valves and pistons in your car in synch. These belts take the place of a timing chain. The advantage is that they are lighter and more…
Spark Plugs
Along with oil and oil filters, spark plugs are the face of automotive maintenance, devices that produce an electrical spark to the combustion chamber in order to ignite the air & fuel mixture. Replace these per your manufacturer recommendations, though…
Oil Change
Like the five-day work week and glasses in about an hour, the 3,000-mile oil change is part of the American consciousness. Whether you follow the guideline or not, the number remains the same, decade after decade and car after car.…
Lifetime Parts: Fluid Flushes
If you're like most drivers, you don't think about your brakes until they stop working. But, if you're smart, you'll take good care of your brakes. You'll replace the pads and resurface the rotors as needed. Still, when your mechanic…
Lifetime Parts: Brake Pads
The lifespan of a given set of brake pads is dependent on a very wide set of variables ranging from personal driving style to the impersonal laws of physics. Mechanics and manufacturers have a loosely agreed upon mileage range from…
Lifetime Parts: Wiper Blades
Windshield wiper blades don't get the respect they deserve. They remove rain, snow and sometimes even ice and dirt from the windshield of your car and they do it quickly and smoothly, at the push of a button. They endure…
Lifetime Parts: Tires
When it comes to car part longevity, your tires are a component you definitely want to monitor on a regular basis. That's because their condition has a big impact on your fuel economy, the comfort of your car's ride and…
Serpentine Belt
With the advanced materials being used to make automotive belts today, most are lasting much longer than they used to, and in some cases belts don’t get replaced until after they fail. If a belt breaks, the effects can range…
Lifetime Parts: Radiator Hose
The radiator is one of the most important devices in your car because it keeps the engine at its nominal operating temperature, which is typically between 195 and 220 degrees Fahrenheit (90 and 105 degrees Celsius). The primary function of…