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Change Your Oil

December 05, 2011

Regularly scheduled oil/filter changes are the single most important item for prolonging engine life. Most new vehicles have recommended oil/filter change intervals of 7,500 miles and some new vehicles have recommended oil change intervals of 11,000 to 15,000 miles under … Continue reading

Save Your Engine During Towing

July 18, 2011

When towing or driving a fully laden vehicle up hill, turn off the air conditioning to reduce strain on the cooling system, so the engine and transmission will not overheat. Continue reading

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Avoid Vinyl Treatments on Rubber

July 15, 2011

Don’t use vinyl treatments or car waxes on rubber exterior trim parts such as moldings and bumpers; this will give black rubber parts a brownish finish with prolonged exposure to the sun’s rays. Instead, get a rubber treatment product intended for these uses. Continue reading

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