General Car Maintenance

Articles in General Car Maintenance

By xrayness 2 comments
Interested in buying a gas scooter? By the time summer gets here, we will all be paying $4.00 for a gallon of gas. People it is time to wake up and start making some simple changes to your life. You want to lose weight and not be so fat...saving ... more »
By jaindinu 2 comments
Have you ever locked your car key's inside the car ? This is a very frustating event in which you cant blame anyone! Well in this article i will give you a easy solution for this. You can try this its very easy and useful. Check the article for ... more »
By Tylerville 0 comments
this is the method that I was taught and have been using, it works great for me and I hope it works just as well for you. Keep your car just like NEW... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 0 comments
Most of today's cars utilize a coolant recovery jug, typically located on the front right or left hand side of the radiator. This jug holds the coolant overflow from the radiator. If the level of your coolant is lower then the minimum indicator ... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 0 comments
Rain-X is a windshield treatment for your car that helps you see much better during rain, snow or sleet. Depending on the weather where you live, Rain-X can last as long as four months in one treatment. If you live where there is a lot of rain or ... more »
By debbiedragon 3 comments
If you don't want to walk or ride your bike everywhere you plan to go, you're going to have to learn how to save money on gasoline. Here is how you can benefit from gas credit cards... more »
By binder 3 comments
This is another article in the HHO conversion series I have written. It's purpose is to build a device to introduce more heat into your fuel before entering the fuel rail of your engine... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 5 comments
Fuel treatments or additives are fluids you put directly in your gas tank. They're designed to reduce wear on your engine and deposits on intake valves and manifolds, carburetors and fuel injectors. Additives lubricate engine parts and generally ... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 0 comments
Cars with fuel injection use an electric fuel pump that is located inside the gas tank. This is a safe spot, away from moisture, road hazards and debris. Since there is little air inside the closed fuel system, this helps to prevent a fire of ... more »
By drkknite 0 comments
This article will inform you how to change a fuel filter on a modern automobile.. more »
By Charlene White 0 comments
Save some money and change your own oil in a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix. The job is much easier than you would think, and it only takes about 30 minutes!.. more »
By Jeffrey2003 0 comments
My first hand experience with this seemingly easy maintenance task.. more »
By eHow Cars Editor 2 comments
Check the brake fluid when you check the other fluids in your car (once a month) or if the brake light on the dashboard goes on. Low brake fluid level may indicate a leak in your brake's hydraulic system --a situation that requires immediate ... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 1 comments
Motor oil is the lifeblood of your car's engine. The oil lubricates, and cleans and cools the engine. Running out of oil can ruin your engine and lead to very expensive repairs. Check your oil at least once a month. Engine oil does not get used ... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 7 comments
Radiator fluid, or coolant, is the most important part of your car's cooling system, which protects your engine from overheating. Low coolant can lead to a breakdown and expensive repairs... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 6 comments
A broken belt is painful to the wallet; get in the habit of scoping yours out from time to time, and have all the belts changed at 60,000 miles. There should be no extra labor charge if you ask your mechanic to change them when the timing belt is ... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 6 comments
Checking power steering fluid on most cars is easy, though not all cars have it: if you can parallel park with one hand and eat an ice cream cone with the other, then you have power steering... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 0 comments
Read this and you'll see clearly that keeping the wiper fluid reservoir full is an easy job... more »
By Brad Merritt 0 comments
There are instances in automotive applications, power supply applications, and solar supply applications that we will need to connect a bunch of batteries together to create a battery bank. We might need this battery bank to supply power for a ... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 0 comments
The days of the full-service gas station are over, and newer cars often go up to 30,000 miles without a visit to the mechanic. It's up to you to check the little things before they become big, expensive problems... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 13 comments
Generally, each cylinder has a spark plug. Although you can't see the spark plugs, you can see the spark plug wires that are attached to each of them. Count the plug wires and you've usually counted the cylinders... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 6 comments
The clutch on a manual transmission car usually lasts anywhere from four to seven years, depending on where you drive (in the city, on hills, etc.) and your personal driving habits... more »
By dovinea 0 comments
Just a few simple changes can mean big savings on fuel... more »
By eHow Cars Editor 0 comments
Save money on a new car by extending the life of your old car. Improving your driving habits and keeping up with general maintenance helps your car last much longer and keep its value. Later, if you decide to sell your car, it will be worth more ... more »
By Fossman 0 comments
You stumble to your car, dreary-eyed with coffee in hand, prepared to battle another day at the office. You put your key in the ignition, fire up the engine and put the car in gear. You're ready to drive off into rush hour traffic, when you ... more »